The Hidden Beast (Spooksville No.12)

Christopher Pike

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The Hidden Beast (Spooksville No.12)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Christopher Pike

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 crackles with heat and the ground trembles beneath pounding claws. A shimmering dragon has landed in Spooksville, its eyes blazing as it demands its lost treasures back. The town holds its breath, knowing everything could change in a single fiery breath.

Themes

DragonsAction & AdventureFriendshipCommunity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows the residents of Spooksville as they face a powerful dragon threatening their town unless its jewels and gold are returned. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends suspense and action with themes of bravery and community. Parents should note mild peril and fantasy violence typical of dragon tales.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780671550738
Pages
128
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
September 1, 1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DragonsAction & AdventureHorror StoriesHorror TalesSpooksville

Places

Spooksville (Imaginary place)