What reading level is The Hunt?

The Hunt by David Pierce is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Hunt appropriate for?

The Hunt is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is The Hunt?

The Hunt is fiction — Horror.

Does The Hunt have any content warnings?

The Hunt has a HootRating of 9MP (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 Hunt?

The Hunt by David Pierce is 116 pages.

The Hunt

David Pierce

The Hunt

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Doomsday Mall #2

by David Pierce

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 air smells of leather and pine as heavy footsteps echo through the empty mall. Chris and Alex freeze, hearts pounding, as the sharp eyes of Mr. Girty’s Dobermans gleam in the shadows. The hunt has begun, and the mall isn’t as safe as it seems.

Themes

Adventure SurvivalThriller

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade thriller follows two boys, Chris and Alex, who find themselves trapped in a shopping mall after hours, becoming the targets of a dangerous hunt by the store owner and his dogs. Suitable for children ages 9 to 12, this story offers suspense and adventure with mild peril but contains no graphic content. Parents should note themes of tension and mild fear, appropriate for readers who enjoy thrilling fiction.