Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life
Stephanie Slagle
Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Mystery, Adventure and a Thirteen-Year-Old Hero's Journey. (Middle Grade Science Fiction and Fantasy. Book 3 of 7 Book Series.)
by Stephanie Slagle
The text is written at a 6th 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 sweet scent of sugar fills the air as Ri steps into a world where candy comes alive. Crunchy Pop Rocks pterodactyls swoop, and marshmallow volcanoes bubble with fury. With incredible power at his fingertips but no way to satisfy his hunger, Ri must race through this sticky, delicious maze before it’s too late.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction adventure follows Ri as he navigates a fantastical candy-themed universe filled with imaginative creatures and challenges. While Ri gains unlimited power, he faces the difficult test of resisting temptation and surviving without food. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers exciting action with mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life 11LP
Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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, science & nature, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9798986509884
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- MINDFAST PUBLISHING
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction