What reading level is Little Dead Riding Hood?

Little Dead Riding Hood by Amie Borst is at a Level 5 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: 10LE (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 10LE (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.

Little Dead Riding Hood

Amie Borst

Little Dead Riding Hood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amie Borst

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Scarlet Small isn't your ordinary twelve-year-old—she's a vampire with a knack for turning the classic fairytale upside down. As she navigates the halls of a new school, making friends becomes a thrilling adventure full of surprises and spooky fun. Why does Scarlet's story matter? Because fitting in sometimes means embracing what makes you different.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel features Scarlet Small, a twelve-year-old vampire, as she adjusts to a new school and learns about friendship and acceptance. It's a quirky and lighthearted retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, appropriate for ages 9-12, with mild fantasy themes and positive messages about embracing individuality.