The Fiend and the Forge

Henry H. Neff

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The Fiend and the Forge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Henry H. Neff

Tapestry

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), 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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, physical/safety: fantasy violence, physical/safety: physical danger. Written for readers ages 11+.

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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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

496 pages
148,192 words
16h 28m read-aloud
ISBN
9780375838989
Pages
496
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
September 28, 2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
148,192
Read-Aloud
~16h 28m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

LiteratureAction & AdventureFairy Tales, Folk Tales & MythsLiterature & FictionWorld LiteratureMythologyScience Fiction & FantasyFantasyEpic