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Zombified

Blake A. Hoena

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Zombified

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Volume Nine

by Blake A. Hoena

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Omar skates through deserted streets, dodging shadows that move with a creepy, slow shuffle. The world is nothing like it used to be—everyone around him is zombified, and danger lurks at every corner. Suddenly, a secret society emerges from the mist, but can Omar trust them?

Themes

SkateboardingDystopiasSecret SocietiesAdventureJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a dystopian world where a failed revolution has left society overrun by zombified individuals, this middle-grade novel follows Omar as he navigates a dangerous landscape filled with secret societies and visions. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril and themes of resilience and survival, making it a compelling read for young fans of adventure and dystopian fiction.

Why we rated Zombified 9MP

Zombified 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, Zombified works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Zombified as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Zombified explores skateboarding, dystopias, secret societies, adventure, and juvenile fiction — 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 skateboarding, dystopias, secret societies.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781434238405
Pages
128
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SkateboardingDystopiasVisionsSecret Societies