Delphine and the Dark Thread

Alyssa Moon

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Delphine and the Dark Thread

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alyssa Moon

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if a tiny mouse held the power to stitch together a kingdom's fate? Delphine, a seamstress with a magical needle, faces the darkness threatening her home. Can she weave her courage into a thread strong enough to defeat King Midnight?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Delphine, a brave mouse seamstress who discovers her needle has ancient magic vital to saving her kingdom from an evil ruler. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends adventure with themes of courage and resourcefulness, featuring mild fantasy peril appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9781368048330
Pages
304
Publisher
Random House
Published
2022
Type
Fiction

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