Dark Garden

Peter Lancett

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Dark Garden

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Lancett

Dark Man

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

A mysterious hero known as Dark Man is trapped and powerless, hanging from an ancient tree as sinister Shadow Masters prepare to steal his strength. In the dark garden, a brave little girl might hold the key to saving him before dawn breaks. Filled with suspense and eerie twists, this graphic novel invites readers into a world where good battles evil in every shadow.

Themes

Good and EvilHorror StoriesAdventureFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
1,020 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
9781616512989
Pages
48
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,020
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Horror StoriesGood and EvilDark ManHorror TalesSupernatural