The Demi-Monde

Rod Rees

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The Demi-Monde

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Winter

by Rod Rees

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Imagine a world where history's fiercest villains rule a virtual city locked in endless battle. Ella Thomas is the only one brave enough to enter and face these digital tyrants to save the president's trapped daughter. But as the lines between real and virtual blur, the true danger might be closer than anyone thinks.

Quick Assessment

The Demi-Monde is a middle-grade science fiction novel about a virtual reality simulation designed for military training that has spiraled out of control. When the daughter of the U.S. President becomes trapped inside, an eighteen-year-old girl named Ella Thomas must navigate a dangerous world ruled by digital versions of historical tyrants. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores complex themes like virtual reality and moral challenges, with mild peril and intense moments that may require parental guidance.

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

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

611 pages
ISBN
9781849163040
Pages
611
Publisher
Quercus Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Virtual RealityChildren of PresidentsCyberterrorismSimulation GamesUnited States