Chuck Farris and the Tower of Darkness

Lois H. Gresh

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Chuck Farris and the Tower of Darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Action Story about PlayStation2

by Lois H. Gresh

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Chuck Farris races through shadowy corridors, his heart pounding as danger closes in from every direction. Suddenly, the ground shakes beneath him, and a chilling voice echoes through the darkness. What secret lurks in the Tower of Darkness, and will Chuck survive the night?

Themes

Action & AdventureFantasyScience FictionComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Chuck Farris, a video game enthusiast who becomes a real-life hero facing thrilling challenges in the Tower of Darkness. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines action, fantasy, and science fiction elements with themes of bravery and self-discovery. The story contains mild peril but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613881951
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
June 2001
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicFantasy