What reading level is Dark Eyes?

Dark Eyes by William Richter is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Dark Eyes appropriate for?

Dark Eyes is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Family, Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Dark Eyes?

Dark Eyes is fiction — Adopted children. Part of the Dark Eyes series.

Does Dark Eyes have any content warnings?

Dark Eyes has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Family, Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Dark Eyes

William Richter

Dark Eyes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William Richter

Dark Eyes

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

After being adopted from a Russian orphanage into a wealthy New York family, fifteen-year-old Wally embraces a rebellious street life. Determined to uncover the truth, he embarks on a daring quest to find his birth mother, who escaped the clutches of her dangerous, dark-eyed father. His journey reveals secrets that challenge everything he thought he knew about family and loyalty.

Themes

Adoption & Foster Care Family Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, family, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.