The demon of Cawnpore.
Jules Verne
The demon of Cawnpore.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jules Verne
The text is written at a 4th 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
The air is thick with the scent of burning wood and distant thunder rumbles through the night. Shadows flicker as a mysterious figure moves silently through the ancient streets of Cawnpore, stirring whispers of an eerie demon. What secrets lie hidden in the darkness, and who will uncover the truth before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction novel by Jules Verne takes readers on a suspenseful adventure set in historic Cawnpore. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores mystery and suspense with vivid descriptions and a captivating plot. Parents should note the story contains elements of mild peril and suspense but is appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated The demon of Cawnpore. 9LE
The demon of Cawnpore. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The demon of Cawnpore. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The demon of Cawnpore. as 9LE ("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 of Cawnpore. explores adventure, mystery, and historical — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0884119084
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Aeonian Press
- Published
- 1978
- Type
- Fiction