What reading level is The chess queen enigma?

The chess queen enigma by Colleen Gleason is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 920L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The chess queen enigma appropriate for?

The chess queen enigma is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is The chess queen enigma?

The chess queen enigma is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The chess queen enigma have any content warnings?

The chess queen enigma has a HootRating of 11MP (Moderate — 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 chess queen enigma?

The chess queen enigma by Colleen Gleason is 351 pages.

The chess queen enigma

Colleen Gleason

The chess queen enigma

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Stoker & Holmes Novel

by Colleen Gleason

Reading Level 6-7 11MP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes didn’t plan to become vampire hunters or detectives, but their family ties make it impossible to stay away. Now, as they protect a mysterious princess and chase after a stolen letter that unlocks the secret of an ancient chess queen, danger lurks around every corner—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery blends elements of detective fiction, fantasy, and adventure, featuring young protagonists Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of vampire hunting and royal intrigue, with some suspense and mild peril. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and mysterious threats but overall the book maintains an age-appropriate tone.