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Redeemed
P. C. Cast
Redeemed
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A House of Night Novel
by P. C. Cast
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
The sharp scent of night fills the air, mingling with the soft flutter of wings and the cold touch of magic on your skin. In a world where light battles shadow, every heartbeat counts as secrets unfold and loyalties are tested. Darkness and hope collide in a way that will change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Redeemed is the thrilling conclusion to the popular middle-grade vampyre series featuring Zoey Redbird. This fantasy novel explores themes of good versus evil through magical adventures and complex character dynamics. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains fantasy violence and supernatural elements typical of the genre.
Why we rated Redeemed 9LE
Redeemed is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 780L across 310 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Redeemed works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Redeemed 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, Redeemed explores fantasy world-building, adventure, good vs evil, magic, and coming of age — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, good vs evil.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
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
- 9781250055439
- Pages
- 310
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 780L