What reading level is The Peculiar?

The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 760L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Peculiar appropriate for?

The Peculiar is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9VP (Vivid — Physical). Content flags: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Excessive Gore, Stalking, Eye Mutilation, Hanging, Death.

What genre is The Peculiar?

The Peculiar is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Peculiar have any content warnings?

The Peculiar has a HootRating of 9VP (Vivid — Physical). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Excessive Gore, Stalking, Eye Mutilation, Hanging, Death. 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 Peculiar?

The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann is 384 pages.

The Peculiar

Stefan Bachmann

The Peculiar

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stefan Bachmann

Reading Level 4-5 9VP Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

What if you were caught between two worlds, belonging fully to neither? Imagine being half-human and half-faery, hunted by a dark force that wants to control your fate. Can you uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Themes

FantasyMagicChangelingsFairiesIdentity & Self-Discovery Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows a half-human, half-faery boy navigating a dangerous world after the faery wars in England. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and survival amidst magical intrigue. Due to mature content including violence, child abuse, and graphic scenes, it is suitable for older readers within the 9-12 age range who can handle intense themes.