Dark sun
Robert Muchamore
Dark sun
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Muchamore
The text is written at a 4th 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
The school hallway buzzes with the chaos of the last day of term as three boys rush to clear their lockers and plan a sleepover. But suddenly, secrets explode—one boy’s dad belongs to a dangerous group trading nuclear secrets, while another is a secret agent on a mission. What will happen when their worlds collide?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade thriller follows three boys whose lives intertwine amid a high-stakes conflict involving nuclear weapons and a criminal organization. The story involves espionage and suspense appropriate for ages 9-12, with some tense moments related to terrorism and crime. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and complex themes handled in a way suitable for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780340956793
- Pages
- 108
- Publisher
- Hodder Children's
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction