What reading level is The haunting of Alaizabel Cray?

The haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The haunting of Alaizabel Cray appropriate for?

The haunting of Alaizabel Cray is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is The haunting of Alaizabel Cray?

The haunting of Alaizabel Cray is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The haunting of Alaizabel Cray have any content warnings?

The haunting of Alaizabel Cray has a HootRating of 11MP (Moderate — Physical). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The haunting of Alaizabel Cray?

The haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding is 292 pages.

The haunting of Alaizabel Cray

Chris Wooding

The haunting of Alaizabel Cray

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Wooding

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 13+ Matched

Winner of the Silver Award of the Nestle Smarties book prize

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Thaniel is no ordinary teenager—he hunts terrifying demonic creatures lurking in the shadows of a dark, Victorian-like city. When he finds a mysterious possessed girl, everything he thought he knew about good and evil is turned upside down. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and Thaniel’s choices could change everything.

Themes

SupernaturalFantasy World-Building AdventureYoung Adult Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a dark, Victorian-inspired world, this young adult novel follows 17-year-old Thaniel, a hunter of dangerous supernatural beings called wych-kin. When he rescues a possessed girl, he becomes part of a larger, sinister plot threatening global evil. Suitable for teens aged 13 and older, the story contains fantasy violence and themes of supernatural horror that may be intense for younger readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — 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.

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Details

Book Length

292 pages

ISBN: 9780439598514
Pages: 292
Publisher: Point
Published: 2004
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Young Adult FictionSupernaturalHorror StoriesDemonologyHorror TalesReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12Fantasy FictionLondonGreat Britain

Places

EnglandLondon (England)Great Britain