Night of the Living Things (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #2)
Jim Benton
Night of the Living Things (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jim Benton
The text is written at a 4th 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
Victor hauls the giant cello through the crowded school halls, but suddenly, the ground shakes and eerie groans echo around him. Zombies are everywhere, and Victor’s quick thinking is the only thing standing between chaos and safety. Can he stop the night of the living things before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Victor as he navigates a humorous and action-packed adventure involving a zombie apocalypse. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends friendship and social themes with light supernatural thrills, making it an engaging read without intense violence. Parents should note the zombie theme, which is handled with humor and suspense appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Night of the Living Things (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #2) 9LP
Night of the Living Things (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #2) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Night of the Living Things (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #2) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Night of the Living Things (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #2) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Night of the Living Things (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #2) explores friendship, adventure, humor, and social themes — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545932356
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- Dec 26, 2017
- Type
- Fiction