The last vampire 2
Christopher Pike
The last vampire 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
black blood
by Christopher Pike
Thirst; Last Vampire
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Alisa and Ray believe they are the last vampires alive, but when a string of savage killings occurs, they uncover chilling secrets that challenge everything they know. Danger and mystery surround them as they navigate a world filled with darkness and unexpected threats.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include violence, sexual content, profanity. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated The last vampire 2 9IP
The last vampire 2 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 196 pages (approximately 48,444 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The last vampire 2 works for readers up to grade 6.7.
Read aloud, The last vampire 2 runs about 5.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The last vampire 2 as 9IP ("Intense — Physical") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Violence, Sexual Content, Profanity.
Thematically, The last vampire 2 explores fantasy world-building, adventure, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9IP — Intense — PhysicalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671872663
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 48,444
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 23m
- Text Density
- Standard