What reading level is Dark harvest?

Dark harvest by Karen Harper is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dark harvest appropriate for?

Dark harvest is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Trauma.

What genre is Dark harvest?

Dark harvest is fiction — Fiction.

Does Dark harvest have any content warnings?

Dark harvest has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Trauma. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dark harvest?

Dark harvest by Karen Harper is 547 pages.

Dark harvest

Karen Harper

Dark harvest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen Harper

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Luke Brand races through the quiet Amish fields as shadows close in, the peaceful harvest night shattered by fear. Children are disappearing, and no one knows who the enemy is—or if they'll strike again. Suddenly, Luke hears a chilling sound behind him; someone is coming.

Themes

Amish CultureCommunityMysteryCourageProtection of Children

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows widower Luke Brand and policewoman Kat Lindley as they work together to protect an Amish community facing threats against its children. The story includes themes of danger, trauma, and community resilience, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12 with an interest in suspenseful fiction. Parents should note references to serial murders and emotional challenges connected to past trauma.