What reading level is Zom-B fugitive?

Zom-B fugitive by Darren Shan is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 890L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Zom-B fugitive appropriate for?

Zom-B fugitive is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Zom-B fugitive?

Zom-B fugitive is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Zom-B fugitive have any content warnings?

Zom-B fugitive has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Zom-B fugitive?

Zom-B fugitive by Darren Shan is 170 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Zom-B fugitive

Darren Shan

Zom-B fugitive

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Darren Shan

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you discovered that the person you trusted most was hiding a terrible secret? B is on the run, sneaking through London's creepy, empty Underground tunnels to escape a scary enemy named Mr. Dowling. But when she finds out the fight is closer than she thought, can B save everyone all by herself?

Themes

AdventureSocial IssuesFriendship Survival

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows B as she navigates danger and betrayal while trying to stop a villain threatening humanity. The story includes themes of trust, courage, and survival, set against a suspenseful, action-packed backdrop. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features some tense moments but no graphic content.

Why we rated Zom-B fugitive 10ME

Zom-B fugitive is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 890L across 170 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Zom-B fugitive works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Zom-B fugitive as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Zom-B fugitive explores adventure, social issues, friendship, and survival — 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, social issues, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.