The revenge of Dracula
Peter Berresford Ellis
The revenge of Dracula
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peter Berresford Ellis
The text is written at a 6th 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
Dracula isn’t just a spooky story—he’s a powerful vampire with a secret that could change everything! When Upton Welsford finds a mysterious jade figurine, nightmares start haunting him, and the woman he loves acts strangely. What if this ancient relic holds the key to Dracula’s dark quest for immortality?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction introduces readers to a thrilling vampire mystery centered around an ancient relic and the legendary Dracula. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends historical elements with supernatural suspense, exploring themes of bravery and the struggle between good and evil. Parents should note mild suspense and fantasy violence typical of vampire tales.
Why we rated The revenge of Dracula 11LE
The revenge of Dracula is written at a Level 6 reading level across 203 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The revenge of Dracula works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The revenge of Dracula as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 revenge of Dracula explores adventure, fantasy world-building, historical, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 0802706347
- Pages
- 203
- Publisher
- Walker
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction