Yu-Gi-Oh!
Frances Wall
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Duelist Vol. 24
by Frances Wall
Illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Yugi slams a card onto the table, eyes locked on his opponent. The stakes are high, and every move could change everything. Suddenly, Maximillion Pegasus smiles — but what secret does he hide?
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Yugi as he competes in Duel Monsters, a popular collectible card game, facing intense challenges and mysterious rivals. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it combines action and fantasy elements with themes of self-discovery. Parents should note the presence of competitive tension and some fantasy violence typical of the genre.
Why we rated Yu-Gi-Oh! 11LE
Yu-Gi-Oh! is written at a Level 6 reading level across 216 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Yu-Gi-Oh! works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Yu-Gi-Oh! as 11LE ("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, Yu-Gi-Oh! explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781421511177
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Viz
- Published
- December 4, 2007
- Type
- Fiction