What reading level is The Curse of the Blue Figurine?

The Curse of the Blue Figurine by John Bellairs is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Curse of the Blue Figurine appropriate for?

The Curse of the Blue Figurine is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is The Curse of the Blue Figurine?

The Curse of the Blue Figurine is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Curse of the Blue Figurine have any content warnings?

The Curse of the Blue Figurine has a HootRating of 11LP (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 Curse of the Blue Figurine?

The Curse of the Blue Figurine by John Bellairs is 200 pages.

The Curse of the Blue Figurine

John Bellairs

The Curse of the Blue Figurine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Bellairs

Reading Level 6 11LP 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Johnny Dixon clutches a mysterious scroll and a small blue figurine, the church's ancient silence broken by a sudden crash. Shadows twist and strange whispers fill the air as Johnny realizes something dark has been unleashed. What secrets hide in the figurine's curse?

Themes

MysteryHorrorAdventureFantasy

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Johnny Dixon as he uncovers a supernatural mystery after taking a scroll and a figurine from his town's church. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends elements of horror and mystery with mild suspense and fantasy peril. Parents should note the presence of eerie themes but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Light

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

200 pages

ISBN: 9780142402580
Pages: 200
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 1996
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

HorrorMysteries & Detective StoriesHorror StoriesMystery and Detective StoriesDixonJohnnyDixon, JohnnyRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseAntiquitésStatuesSurnaturelDetective and Mystery Stories

Places

Égypte