Perfiction
Dean Grey Warrington
Perfiction
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dean Grey Warrington
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
What if a single coin could change the fate of the entire world? Imagine stepping through a vortex to another universe where mysteries like crop circles and ancient technology come to life. Luke just wants to save Alice, but the secrets he uncovers might change everything forever.
Quick Assessment
Perfiction is a middle-grade science fiction and fantasy novel about a boy named Luke who discovers a mysterious coin that may hold the key to the planet's survival. The story explores themes of adventure, mystery, and sacrifice, suitable for readers aged 9-12. While the book contains fantastical elements and mild peril, it is appropriate for middle-grade audiences with an interest in science fiction and magic.
Why we rated Perfiction 9LE
Perfiction is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 184 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Perfiction works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Perfiction as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Perfiction explores science fiction, fantasy, magic, adventure, and mystery — 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 science fiction, fantasy, magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 9780595437580
- Pages
- 184
- Publisher
- iUniverse, Inc.
- Published
- May 23, 2007
- Type
- Fiction