Blackout! (Ghost Writer)
Eric Weiner
Blackout! (Ghost Writer)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric Weiner
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Lights flicker and then vanish—Brooklyn is plunged into total darkness. The Ghostwriter team races through shadowy streets, piecing together clues about the mysterious blackout. But just as they get closer to the truth, something unexpected happens that changes everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows the Ghostwriter team as they explore the cause behind a borough-wide power outage in Brooklyn. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it features mild suspense and teamwork without intense or frightening content. The story encourages problem-solving and collaboration in an urban setting.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780606089500
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- January 1993
- Type
- Fiction