What reading level is Little Dead Riding Hood?

Little Dead Riding Hood by Amie Borst is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Little Dead Riding Hood appropriate for?

Little Dead Riding Hood is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Little Dead Riding Hood?

Little Dead Riding Hood is fiction — Friendship.

Does Little Dead Riding Hood have any content warnings?

Little Dead Riding Hood has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Little Dead Riding Hood?

Little Dead Riding Hood by Amie Borst is 309 pages.

Little Dead Riding Hood

Amie Borst

Little Dead Riding Hood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amie Borst

Illustrated by Caringella, Rachael, 1988- illustrator

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Scarlet Small isn’t your ordinary twelve-year-old — she’s a vampire who’s about to prove that even the undead can find friendship at a new school. Navigating middle school drama and ancient secrets, Scarlet’s story flips a classic fairytale on its head. Why does fitting in matter when you’re already so different?

Themes

VampiresFriendshipMiddle schoolsSchoolsFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel features a twelve-year-old vampire, Scarlet Small, who navigates the challenges of making friends and fitting in at a new school. It’s a quirky and imaginative retelling of Little Red Riding Hood that explores themes of friendship and self-acceptance, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the supernatural elements and light school-based social challenges.