The Vampire Prince

Darren Shan

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The Vampire Prince

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Darren Shan

Saga of Darren Shan; Cirque Du Freak

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After a shocking betrayal, Darren Shan is marked as a traitor and chased by the fearsome vampire clan. With danger lurking everywhere, he must navigate a dark world filled with mystery and suspense to survive. Courage and quick thinking become his only allies in this thrilling adventure.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

197 pages
36,846 words
4h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
0316607096
Pages
197
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,846
Read-Aloud
~4h 6m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

VampiresHorror StoriesConduct of LifeDarren ShanSpidersBest FriendsFreak ShowsFriendshipHorror TalesLarten CrepsleySchoolsYoung Adult FictionHorror Fiction