What reading level is The Brimstone Key?

The Brimstone Key by Derek Benz is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Brimstone Key appropriate for?

The Brimstone Key is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is The Brimstone Key?

The Brimstone Key is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Brimstone Key have any content warnings?

The Brimstone Key has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Brimstone Key?

The Brimstone Key by Derek Benz is 384 pages.

The Brimstone Key

Derek Benz

The Brimstone Key

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Derek Benz

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if a secret school existed where kids like you train to battle evil fairies and werewolves? Imagine joining the Grey Griffins as they face the Clockwork King, who wants to steal magical souls to power his army of clockwork machines. Can they stop him before darkness takes over?

Themes

MagicAdventure Fantasy World-Building FriendshipGood and Evil

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows the Grey Griffins, a group of young heroes who attend a special academy to fight supernatural threats. The story blends elements of magic, steampunk, and teamwork as the characters confront an ancient villain. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it contains themes of good versus evil and mild fantasy peril.