Come like shadows

Welwyn Wilton Katz

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Come like shadows

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Welwyn Wilton Katz

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if your summer job turned into a mysterious adventure? Kinny is excited to work on a big production of Macbeth, but strange things start happening after she finds an old mirror in a junk shop. Could the mirror be the key to secrets no one expected?

Themes

TheaterSupernaturalWitchcraftHistoricalAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows sixteen-year-old Kinny as she navigates a summer job on a theatrical production of Macbeth, set in the historic context of 11th century Scotland and Shakespearean theater. The story blends themes of supernatural mystery and witchcraft, appropriate for ages 9-12, with mild suspense and fantasy elements. Parents should note the inclusion of historical and supernatural content but no intense violence or mature themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

318 pages
ISBN
9781550501704
Pages
318
Publisher
Regina : Coteau Books
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Macbeth,King of Scotland,11th CentSupernaturalWitchcraftTheaterStratford-upon-AvonFantasy Fiction

People

Macbeth King of Scotland (11th cent)

Places

Stratford-upon-Avon (England)