Wishbone Classic #07 Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
Wishbone Classic #07 Frankenstein
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Shelley
The text is written at a 4th 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
The crackle of electricity fills the air as Victor Frankenstein works late into the night. A strange creature stirs beneath his trembling hands, its rough skin and heavy breaths sending shivers down your spine. What will happen when this mysterious being wakes up—will it be friend or fright?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale features Wishbone, a dog who narrates the story of Victor Frankenstein and his terrifying creation. Suitable for children ages 9-12, the book introduces themes of scientific curiosity and the consequences of playing with life, all within a kid-friendly retelling that balances suspense with age-appropriate content.
Why we rated Wishbone Classic #07 Frankenstein 9LE
Wishbone Classic #07 Frankenstein is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wishbone Classic #07 Frankenstein works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Wishbone Classic #07 Frankenstein as 9LE ("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, Wishbone Classic #07 Frankenstein explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and animals — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780061064173
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- HarperEntertainment
- Published
- 1996-08-15
- Type
- Fiction