Monster hunter
Keiichi Hikami
Monster hunter
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Flash hunter
by Keiichi Hikami
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Monsters rule the skies, land, and sea—so only the bravest can keep people safe. Raiga, Keres, and Torche are the fiercest Monster Hunters, but can they work together when a giant Rathian blocks out the sun? Their teamwork will decide if humanity survives!
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in a world dominated by powerful monsters, this middle-grade fiction follows three Monster Hunters who must unite to defeat dangerous creatures threatening humanity. The story features action-packed battles and themes of teamwork and courage, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note some fantasy violence typical of monster battles but nothing overly graphic.
Why we rated Monster hunter 11MP
Monster hunter is written at a Level 6 reading level across 220 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Monster hunter works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Monster hunter as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Monster hunter explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, teamwork, and monsters — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781421584263
- Pages
- 220
- Publisher
- VIZ Media LLC
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction