The demon notebook
Erika McGann
The demon notebook
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Erika McGann
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
Grace and her friends are terrible at magic—until their joke Ouija board unleashes real powers beyond their control. Suddenly, their notebook of silly spells becomes a dangerous demon, and nothing will ever be the same. Can they stop the magic before it stops them?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Grace and her friends as they encounter real supernatural forces after using a Ouija board. While aimed at ages 9-12, the story involves themes of witchcraft, paranormal activity, and bullying within a school setting. Parents should note the presence of mild suspense and magical mischief, but the content is appropriate and engaging for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated The demon notebook 11LE
The demon notebook is written at a Level 6 reading level across 275 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The demon notebook works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The demon notebook as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The demon notebook explores witchcraft, paranormal fiction, bullying, schools, and friendship — 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 witchcraft, paranormal fiction, bullying.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781402295386
- Pages
- 275
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Young Readers
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction