Dark Waters of Time

Peter Lancett

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Dark Waters of Time

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Lancett

Dark Man

Reading Level 2-3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a gritty, suspenseful world, the Dark Man battles sinister Shadow Masters to protect Angela, a girl with the mysterious power to glimpse into the past through dark waters. Together, they race to uncover the secrets of the Golden Cup, facing danger and intrigue at every turn. Each story delivers sharp, thrilling moments perfect for readers seeking excitement and mystery.

Themes

Horror StoriesGood vs. EvilMysteryFantasy World-BuildingAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

36 pages
410 words
3m read-aloud
ISBN
9781616510206
Pages
36
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
410
Read-Aloud
~3 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Horror StoriesAngelsHigh Interest-low Vocabulary BooksGood and EvilExtrasensory PerceptionHeroes and HeroinesFantasy Fiction