Cirque Du Freak #8: Allies of the Night: Book 8 in the Saga of Darren Shan (Cirque Du Freak: the Saga of Darren Shan)

Darren Shan

Cover of Cirque Du Freak #8: Allies of the Night: Book 8 in the Saga of Darren Shan (Cirque Du Freak: the Saga of Darren Shan)

Cirque Du Freak #8: Allies of the Night: Book 8 in the Saga of Darren Shan (Cirque Du Freak: the Saga of Darren Shan)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book 8 in the Saga of Darren Shan

by Darren Shan

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here's a secret: Darren Shan, the vampire prince, battles a terrifying enemy that even school can't prepare him for. Bodies are mysteriously turning up, and danger lurks in every shadow— but that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This young adult horror novel follows Darren Shan, a vampire prince, as he faces escalating dangers beyond school life, including mysterious deaths and past threats resurfacing. Suitable for ages 13 and up, it contains supernatural themes and suspenseful moments that may be intense for younger readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780316114370
Pages
256
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
September 1, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HorrorGhost StoriesHorror & Ghost StoriesSocial IssuesChapter BooksHorror StoriesSchoolsVampiresHorror TalesConduct of LifeDarren ShanSpidersBest FriendsFreak ShowsFriendshipSchool StoriesHorror FictionLarten CrepsleyShan, DarrenRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseExhibitions De Monstres