Dark Secret

Tui T. Sutherland

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Dark Secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a Graphix Book

by Tui T. Sutherland

Wings of Fire · Book 4

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Captured by his own tribe, Starflight uncovers chilling secrets about the NightWings and their shadowy realm where innocent RainWings are trapped. Alone and desperate, he must summon courage to escape and protect two kingdoms from looming danger. A thrilling adventure filled with magic, mystery, and bravery awaits!

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

4

Emotional Weight

4

Theme Richness

5

World Scope

1

Data Confidence

7

What's Next in Wings of Fire?

Book 5: The Brightest Night

Level 5Gentle

Content is lighter — Gentle vs this book's Mild

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Details

Book Length

227 pages

ISBN: 9781338728545
Pages: 227
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2020
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Comic Books, Strips, EtcFantasy Fiction