What reading level is Dark Shadow?

Dark Shadow by Erica Esau is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dark Shadow appropriate for?

Dark Shadow is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Dark Shadow?

Dark Shadow is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dark Shadow have any content warnings?

Dark Shadow has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. 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 Shadow?

Dark Shadow by Erica Esau is 106 pages.

Dark Shadow

Erica Esau

Dark Shadow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Erica Esau

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Did you know there's a secret castle in the Yucatan where a Dark Shadow traps children and magical creatures? Lana has a magic key and loyal friends—a horse, a bear, and a monkey—who help her crack a hidden code and find a treasure that might set everyone free. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

MagicFantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Lana as she embarks on a quest to rescue children and enchanted animals trapped by a mysterious Dark Shadow in a magical Yucatan castle. Featuring themes of friendship, courage, and magic, the story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and contains mild fantasy peril without graphic content.