Cover of The Fiend and the Forge

The Fiend and the Forge

by Henry H. Neff

Tapestry

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Twelve-year-old Max McDaniel embarks on a daring quest to halt the dark demon Astaroth, journeying from the magical land of Rowan into a grim world twisted by evil. Armed with courage and determination, Max faces a treacherous realm shaped by ancient forces and a powerful book that threatens all he holds dear. This thrilling adventure blends magic, myth, and bravery in a fight to restore hope.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFantasy World-BuildingComing of AgeMythologyFamily

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

Emotional: Loss & Grief Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence Physical/Safety: Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780375838989
Pages
496
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
September 28, 2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
148,192

Genres

Books and reading

Subjects

Children's Books -- Literature -- Action & AdventureChildren's Books -- Literature -- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & MythsLiterature & Fiction -- World Literature -- MythologyScience Fiction & Fantasy -- Fantasy -- Epic