Darkness Follows : The Magic of the Woods
Rebecca Yockey
Darkness Follows : The Magic of the Woods
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Magic of the Woods: Book Two
by Rebecca Yockey
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
There’s a secret power hiding inside Nora Gregory, and it’s stronger than anyone suspects. She’s the only one who can protect her town from the shadows creeping closer every night—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows eighth-grader Nora Gregory as she discovers and learns to harness her magical abilities to protect her town. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of courage and self-discovery with light fantasy peril, making it appropriate for young readers interested in adventure and magic.
Why we rated Darkness Follows : The Magic of the Woods 10LE
Darkness Follows : The Magic of the Woods is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Darkness Follows : The Magic of the Woods works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Darkness Follows : The Magic of the Woods as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Darkness Follows : The Magic of the Woods explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9798986933016
- Publisher
- Steam Engine Productions
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction