Vampire Academy

Richelle Mead

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Vampire Academy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

At St. Vladimir's Academy, where magical vampires and their protectors learn to survive, Rose Hathaway guards her best friend Lissa, a royal vampire with a powerful secret. As they navigate school dangers, secret romances, and dark threats lurking in the shadows, their bond is tested by enemies both seen and unseen. Together, they must face the terrifying Strigoi to protect their world from eternal darkness.

Themes

VampiresMagicFriendshipRomanceAdventureComing of AgeFantasy World-BuildingSchools

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, romantic content. Written for readers ages 13+.

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 Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

332 pages
79,781 words
8h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
9781595141743
Pages
332
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
79,781
Read-Aloud
~8h 52m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

VampiresHigh SchoolsSchoolsMagicKings, Queens, Rulers, EtcSocial ClassesKings, Queens, Rulers, Etc. in FictionSocial Classes in FictionKings, Queens, RulersMagic in FictionSchools in FictionVampires in FictionHigh Schools in FictionKingsQueensRulersEtcLarge Type BooksYoung Adult FictionParanormal, Occult & SupernaturalRomanceParanormalSchool StoriesOccult FictionTeen FictionSt. Vladimir's AcademyAdventure and AdventurersEscuelas SecundariasMagiaFicción JuvenilVampirosSpanish Language MaterialsClases SocialesSpanish Language, ReadersMotion PicturesFriendship