What reading level is The masque of the red death?

The masque of the red death by Bethany Griffin is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The masque of the red death appropriate for?

The masque of the red death is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Post-Apocalyptic Setting, Disease and Death, Romantic Tension, Political Intrigue.

What genre is The masque of the red death?

The masque of the red death is fiction — Horror tales.

Does The masque of the red death have any content warnings?

The masque of the red death has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Post-Apocalyptic Setting, Disease and Death, Romantic Tension, Political Intrigue. 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 masque of the red death?

The masque of the red death by Bethany Griffin is 324 pages.

The masque of the red death

Bethany Griffin

The masque of the red death

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bethany Griffin

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if a deadly virus wiped out almost everyone you know? In a world where masked collectors roam the streets and parties hide painful secrets, Araby struggles to forget her brother's death. But when two mysterious boys enter her life, everything she believes about safety and loyalty is about to change.

Themes

Young Adult FictionPlagueWealth and ClassRomancePolitical ConflictSurvival

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel is a post-apocalyptic reimagining of Poe's classic tale, set in 1870 during a devastating plague. The story follows Araby, a teenager caught between political intrigue, personal loss, and a new viral threat. The book explores mature themes including loss, political power struggles, and ethical dilemmas, appropriate for readers aged 13 and up.