What reading level is The deadly mantis?

The deadly mantis by Ian Thorne is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The deadly mantis appropriate for?

The deadly mantis is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The deadly mantis?

The deadly mantis is fiction — Horror films.

Does The deadly mantis have any content warnings?

The deadly mantis has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The deadly mantis?

The deadly mantis by Ian Thorne is 47 pages.

The deadly mantis

Ian Thorne

The deadly mantis

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian Thorne

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The ice cracks and a giant mantis stirs, its many legs scrambling on the frozen ground. It’s heading straight for the city, and no one knows why—or how to stop it. What will happen when this prehistoric monster reaches New York?

Themes

MonstersAdventureHorror stories

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction book tells the thrilling story of a giant prehistoric mantis that thaws from ice in Alaska and makes its way to New York City. Suitable for ages 5-8, it contains mild suspense and monster-themed excitement but no graphic content. Parents should know it may spark curiosity about insects and natural history alongside light thrills.