Revenge of the Living Dummy

Revenge of the Living Dummy is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 144 pages (approximately 20,881 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge of the Living Dummy works for readers up to grade 5.3.

Read aloud, Revenge of the Living Dummy runs about 2.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Revenge of the Living Dummy as 8LE ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Revenge of the Living Dummy explores horror & ghost stories, adventure, friendship, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.