HootRated mascot HootRated

Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood)

Tae-hyung Kim

Cover of Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood)

Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tae-hyung Kim

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Noodles isn’t just any fighter—he’s the only hope to reclaim the Horai kingdoms by finding six ancient battle relics. But his twin brother Zetsos is one step ahead, sending assassins to stop him at every turn. When family turns into your fiercest enemy, every move could be your last.

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel follows Noodles and his allies as they race to find six powerful relics to reclaim their kingdom, all while facing deadly opposition from Noodles’ twin brother and his assassins. Designed for readers aged 9-12, the book contains action-packed scenes and intense conflict suitable for middle-grade audiences interested in fantasy and adventure. Parents should note the presence of assassination themes and graphic novel-style violence.

Why we rated Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood) 9ME

Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood) works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood) as 9ME ("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, Planet Blood Volume 2 (Planet Blood) explores adventure, friendship, family, fantasy world-building, and graphic novels — 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, family.

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

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9781595325389
Pages
192
Publisher
TokyoPop
Published
April 12, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Graphic NovelsAssassinsComics & Graphic NovelsGraphic Novels-MangaScience FictionFantasyMangaAdventure and AdventurersComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, FantasyComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Romance