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The Mask of Power

Onk Beakman

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The Mask of Power

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Eruptor Meets the Nightmare King #7

by Onk Beakman

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

What if you found a frozen version of yourself trapped in ice? Imagine the surprise when Eruptor stumbles upon his icy double, sparking a thrilling adventure that heats up fast. But when the Skylanders confront the Nightmare King, everything they know is put to the ultimate test.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Eruptor and the Skylanders as they uncover a mysterious frozen double and face the menacing Nightmare King. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines action and adventure with themes of courage and friendship. Parents should know it includes mild fantasy peril and intense confrontations typical of this genre.

Why we rated The Mask of Power 9LP

The Mask of Power is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Mask of Power works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The Mask of Power as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, The Mask of Power explores adventure, friendship, values & virtues, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, values & virtues.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9781101996041
Pages
160
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Published
May 03, 2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureMedia Tie-InSocial ThemesValues & VirtuesChapter BooksHeroesGood and EvilImaginary PlacesMonstersSuperheroesAdventure and AdventurersFantasy