Do you really want to walk in the dark?
Daniel D. Maurer
Do you really want to walk in the dark?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Book about Light
by Daniel D. Maurer
Illustrated by Alberini, Teresa, illustrator
Amicus Illustrated; Adventures in Science (Amicus)
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Two friends find themselves in the dark when their flashlight stops working, sparking a fun adventure as they discover the magic of light and how it helps us see. Along the way, they explore different light sources and learn exciting facts with easy experiments to try at home. Perfect for young readers curious about the wonders of light and science!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781607539605
- Publisher
- Adventures in Science
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 449
- Read-Aloud
- ~3 min