What reading level is The deadly 7?

The deadly 7 by Garth Jennings is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 980L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The deadly 7 appropriate for?

The deadly 7 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The deadly 7?

The deadly 7 is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The deadly 7 have any content warnings?

The deadly 7 has a HootRating of 11ME (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 deadly 7?

The deadly 7 by Garth Jennings is 344 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The deadly 7

Garth Jennings

The deadly 7

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Who Needs Friends When You've Got Monsters?

by Garth Jennings

Reading Level 6-7 11ME 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

What if the seven deadly sins came to life as terrifying monsters? Imagine facing your darkest fears and mysterious creatures all at once. Can one kid survive when the shadows of adventure turn deadly?

Themes

SupernaturalAdventureMonstersComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book blends supernatural elements with adventure as a young protagonist confronts manifestations of the seven deadly sins. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of courage and facing fears through suspenseful and imaginative storytelling. Parents should note the presence of some frightening supernatural content and mild peril.

Why we rated The deadly 7 11ME

The deadly 7 is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 980L across 344 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The deadly 7 works for readers up to grade 8.5.

We rate The deadly 7 as 11ME ("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, physical peril — 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 deadly 7 explores supernatural, adventure, monsters, and coming of age — 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 supernatural, adventure, monsters.

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.