The Count of Monte Cristo (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level D)

Alexandre Dumas

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The Count of Monte Cristo (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level D)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alexandre Dumas

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

62 pages
ISBN
9780131833364
Pages
62
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Published
June 1982
Type
Fiction

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