What reading level is Come danger, come darkness?

Come danger, come darkness by Ruth Park is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Come danger, come darkness appropriate for?

Come danger, come darkness is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Come danger, come darkness?

Come danger, come darkness is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Come danger, come darkness have any content warnings?

Come danger, come darkness has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Come danger, come darkness?

Come danger, come darkness by Ruth Park is 162 pages.

Come danger, come darkness

Ruth Park

Come danger, come darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ruth Park

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Otter slips quietly through the dark, tangled trees of Norfolk Island, heart pounding as he spots a shadowy figure behind the prison walls. Paddy Paul’s voice is just a whisper in the wind, urging him forward. But will they make it past the guards before dawn breaks?

Themes

Adventure Family Historical Friendship

Quick Assessment

Set on Norfolk Island during its time as a penal colony, this middle-grade novel follows Otter and his brother Paddy Paul as they navigate a challenging new life with their uncle. The story explores themes of courage, loyalty, and justice as Otter discovers a captive family retainer and hatches a daring plan to help him escape. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes historical context and mild peril but no graphic content.