The gruesome Gorgilla!

Steve Behling

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The gruesome Gorgilla!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steve Behling

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The sky darkens as the Gorgilla crashes through the trees, its monstrous roar shaking the ground beneath your feet. You’re frozen, heart pounding, as sharp claws reach out—then everything goes silent. What happens next could change everything.

Themes

MonstersAdventureComics & Graphic NovelsAction & AdventureFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror adventure features kid protagonists confronting terrifying monsters from the Marvel Universe, blending traditional storytelling with comic book elements. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it contains spooky scenes that may be intense for sensitive readers but offers thrilling action for fans of monster tales. The story balances excitement with manageable scares, making it suitable for children ready to explore light horror themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

172 pages
ISBN
9781368002486
Pages
172
Publisher
Marvel Press
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MonstersAction & AdventureAdventure and AdventurersComics & Graphic NovelsSuperheroesHorror TalesHorror Stories

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