The Night of the Werewolf
Franklin W. Dixon
The Night of the Werewolf
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Franklin W. Dixon
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
There's a terrifying secret lurking in a quiet town—a creature that prowls when the moon is high. The Hardy Boys are on a mission to prove that a young man isn't the monster everyone fears, but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This mystery novel follows the Hardy Boys as they investigate a wolf-like creature terrorizing a small town while trying to clear a young man's name. Suitable for teens, the story involves themes of suspicion and family legacy with mild suspense and no graphic content.
Why we rated The Night of the Werewolf 9LP
The Night of the Werewolf is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 196 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Night of the Werewolf works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Night of the Werewolf 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.
Thematically, The Night of the Werewolf explores mystery, adventure, friendship, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671995201
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
- Published
- April 1986
- Type
- Fiction