The Count of Monte Cristo (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level D)
Alexandre Dumas
The Count of Monte Cristo (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level D)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alexandre Dumas
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Edmund Dantes isn’t just any character—he’s a man who turns a terrible betrayal into the ultimate plan for justice. Wrongfully imprisoned, he escapes and transforms into the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, ready to change everything. But can revenge really fix what’s been broken?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic follows Edmund Dantes, a young man wrongly accused and imprisoned, who seeks justice through a carefully crafted plan of revenge. Suitable for ages 13 and up, this edition uses accessible language for younger readers while exploring themes of justice, betrayal, and redemption. Parents should note the story includes themes of imprisonment and vengeance but is appropriate for teen readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780131833364
- Pages
- 62
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Published
- June 1982
- Type
- Fiction