Thirteenth Vampire (eBook)
Alice Hemming
Thirteenth Vampire (eBook)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alice Hemming
The text is written at a 7th 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
This is not your average vampire tale—this is the story of the thirteenth vampire, the one everyone thinks is just a legend. But when strange things start happening, only one brave girl can unravel the mystery and change everything. What she discovers will turn the whole vampire world upside down.
Quick Assessment
Thirteenth Vampire by Alice Hemming is a middle-grade fantasy novel featuring a young heroine who confronts vampire legends and solves a compelling mystery. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends supernatural elements with adventure and suspense without intense violence or frightening content. Parents can expect a story that encourages bravery and problem-solving within a fantasy framework.
Why we rated Thirteenth Vampire (eBook) 12LE
Thirteenth Vampire (eBook) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 338 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Thirteenth Vampire (eBook) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Thirteenth Vampire (eBook) as 12LE ("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, Thirteenth Vampire (eBook) explores mystery, fantasy world-building, adventure, and coming of age — 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 mystery, fantasy world-building, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — 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
- 9780702330124
- Pages
- 338
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction