Village of the Vampire Cat

Lensey Namioka

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Village of the Vampire Cat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lensey Namioka

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

What if the peaceful village you once knew was hiding a dark secret? A young ronin comes back to visit his old teacher, only to find the village gripped by fear. Can he uncover who—or what—is behind the terror before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This story follows a young ronin who returns to his former teacher's village only to discover it is being terrorized by a mysterious killer. Set in historical Japan, the book explores themes of bravery and justice suitable for teens. It contains mild suspense and some scenes of peril appropriate for ages 13 and up.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780936085296
Pages
192
Publisher
Blue Heron Pub
Published
April 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionJapanSamuraiHorror Stories

Places

Japan