What reading level is The chronicles of Vladimir Tod?

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Z Brewer is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 820L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The chronicles of Vladimir Tod appropriate for?

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The chronicles of Vladimir Tod?

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The chronicles of Vladimir Tod have any content warnings?

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 chronicles of Vladimir Tod?

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Z Brewer is 292 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod

Z Brewer

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

tenth grade bleeds

by Z Brewer

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Vlad’s heart pounds as D'Ablo’s shadow looms closer, hunting the ritual that could steal his powers forever. His thirst claws at him, even as his best friend Henry turns cold and distant. Just when Vlad thinks things can’t get worse, a shocking secret slips out—

Themes

VampiresHigh SchoolOrphansHorrorFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Vlad, a half-vampire navigating the challenges of adolescence while facing a dangerous vampire enemy determined to strip him of his powers. Themes include friendship struggles, self-control, and supernatural adventure, with some horror elements suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note mild horror and themes of loss and conflict.

Why we rated The chronicles of Vladimir Tod 10ME

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 820L across 292 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The chronicles of Vladimir Tod works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate The chronicles of Vladimir Tod as 10ME ("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, The chronicles of Vladimir Tod explores vampires, high school, orphans, horror, 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 vampires, high school, orphans.

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.