The Mask of Tamirella
Dana Davis
The Mask of Tamirella
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dana Davis
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 sharp clang of metal echoes through the dusty ruins as Caitlanna's hands brush over cold, forgotten relics. The air tastes of rust and mystery, stirring a thrill deep inside her. What secrets hide beneath the cracked earth, ready to change everything she knows?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this middle-grade adventure follows sixteen-year-old Caitlanna as she bravely scavenges for valuable artifacts and uncovers life-changing secrets. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines elements of science fiction and fantasy with themes of courage and discovery. Parents should note mild peril typical of action-adventure narratives but no intense content.
Why we rated The Mask of Tamirella 9LP
The Mask of Tamirella is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 164 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Mask of Tamirella works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Mask of Tamirella 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Mask of Tamirella explores adventure, science fiction, fantasy, action & adventure, and science & technology — 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, science fiction, fantasy.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780595405053
- Pages
- 164
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Published
- August 7, 2006
- Type
- Fiction