Asylum for Nightface

Bruce Brooks

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Asylum for Nightface

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Brooks

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

A thoughtful teenager struggles to find his own path away from the strict beliefs of his born-again Christian parents, seeking freedom and understanding. His journey challenges him to balance faith, family, and his personal identity in a world full of tough choices.

Themes

FamilyChristian lifeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, divorce & family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Identity & Self-Discovery Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

153 pages
22,196 words
2h 28m read-aloud
ISBN
0064472140
Pages
153
Publisher
Harper Trophy
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
22,196
Read-Aloud
~2h 28m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Christian LifeFamily LifeFamilyAdventure and Adventurers