What reading level is Dark terror?

Dark terror by John Wilson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dark terror appropriate for?

Dark terror is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Dark terror?

Dark terror is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dark terror have any content warnings?

Dark terror has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 terror?

Dark terror by John Wilson is 197 pages.

Dark terror

John Wilson

Dark terror

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Wilson

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

Darkness surrounds Alec Shorecross as he digs deep beneath enemy lines, the earth trembling with danger all around. Above ground, battles rage with thunderous noise, but Alec’s fight happens in secret tunnels where one wrong move could mean disaster. Just as he places the final charge, an unexpected sound breaks the silence—what’s coming next?

Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictComing of Age Adventure Family

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows 15-year-old Alec Shorecross, who leaves school to work in a mine before enlisting in World War I. The story highlights the little-known role of tunnelers who risk their lives underground to aid the war effort. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book contains realistic depictions of wartime peril but avoids graphic violence, offering a powerful look at courage and sacrifice.