Numbers
Elizabeth A. Cooper
Numbers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Where Their Story Begins
by Elizabeth A. Cooper
The text is written at a 7th 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
Destiny Sojourns races through the shadows, heart pounding as the Necromores close in. The Numbers’ lifeblood is fading, and only she holds the secret to their survival. But just when she thinks she’s safe, a chilling discovery stops her in her tracks—what if the enemy is closer than she ever imagined?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Destiny, a teenage girl who discovers she must protect a mysterious group called the Numbers from sinister creatures known as the Necromores. The story features themes of courage, survival, and self-discovery appropriate for ages 9-12, with some suspenseful moments and mild peril. Parents should be aware of action-driven scenes involving fantasy violence and the tension of running from dangerous foes.
Why we rated Numbers 12ME
Numbers is written at a Level 7 reading level across 310 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Numbers works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Numbers as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, 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, Numbers explores adventure, friendship, coming of age, and fantasy world-building — 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, friendship, coming of age.
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
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781502703576
- Pages
- 310
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Pub
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction