Black and white and dead all over

John Darnton

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Black and white and dead all over

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Darnton

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set against the fading world of newspapers, a gripping mystery unfolds where secrets and danger lurk behind the headlines. As the story dives into the challenges facing newsrooms, readers are drawn into a thrilling chase that keeps them guessing until the very end. Perfect for anyone curious about the power and peril of the press.

Themes

MysteryJournalismCrimeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Realistic Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

351 pages
121,463 words
13h 30m read-aloud
ISBN
9780307267528
Pages
351
Publisher
Knopf
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
121,463
Read-Aloud
~13h 30m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

NewspapersNewspaper EditorsCrimes AgainstMurderNew YorkDetective and Mystery StoriesCrime

Places

New York (N.Y.)