Dark glass
Peter Lancett
Dark glass
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peter Lancett
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a mysterious Dark Man lived in the shadows, searching for a magical Golden Cup that holds unlimited power? Imagine sneaking into the smartest part of the city to find a special Dark Glass that can reveal hidden secrets. But with the Shadow Masters on his trail, every step could be the most dangerous one yet!
Quick Assessment
Dark Glass is a simple, engaging fiction book designed for early readers aged 5-8 who may be struggling with reading. The story follows the Dark Man on a quest to find a magical Dark Glass that will help him locate a powerful Golden Cup, while facing opposition from a sinister group called the Shadow Masters. The book balances a dark, suspenseful plot with accessible language and supportive illustrations, making it suitable for young children, though parents should be aware of its themes of good versus evil and mild peril.
Why we rated Dark glass 7LE
Dark glass is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dark glass works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Dark glass as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Dark glass explores good and evil, lost and found possessions, adventure, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about good and evil, lost and found possessions, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781434208040
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Ransom Publishing
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction