Revenge
Diane Hoh
Revenge
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Nightmare Hall
by Diane Hoh
The text is written at a 6th 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
The clicking of keys and the hum of computers fill the air in the Salem University lab, but something feels off—like a shadow lurking just out of sight. Addie’s fingers freeze when she finds a mysterious disk that could change everything. Fear creeps in as she wonders: who’s watching, and what will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade horror novel follows Addie, a student at Salem University, who encounters a frightening stalker while working late in the computer lab. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes suspenseful and scary moments that may be intense for sensitive readers. Parents should note themes of fear and stalking in a school setting.
Why we rated Revenge 11ME
Revenge is written at a Level 6 reading level across 214 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Revenge as 11ME ("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 — 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, Revenge explores horror stories, computers fiction, friendship, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about horror stories, computers fiction, friendship.
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
11ME — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
R for Revenge
Kate William, Francine Pascal
R for Revenge
Kate William, Francine Pascal
Revenge!
Simon Cheshire
Revenge!
Simon Cheshire
The Revenge of Samuel Stokes
Penelope Lively
The Revenge of Samuel Stokes
Penelope Lively
Path of revenge
Kate Egan
Path of revenge
Kate Egan
Five Times Revenge
Lindsay Eland
Five Times Revenge
Lindsay Eland
The Witch's Revenge
Nigel Hinton
The Witch's Revenge
Nigel Hinton
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590250825
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction