In Face of Danger

Mara Kay

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In Face of Danger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mara Kay

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if your neighbor was hiding a secret so big it could change everything? Imagine living in a time when danger lurks around every corner, and trust is hard to find. Ann is determined to uncover Frau Meixner’s secret, but what will happen if she does?

Themes

Quick Assessment

Set in Nazi Germany in 1938, this middle-grade fiction explores themes of courage and secrecy through the eyes of Ann, a young girl determined to uncover her neighbor’s hidden truth. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story introduces historical context with mild peril and tension. Parents should note the historical setting involves themes of oppression and fear, but the narrative is appropriate for middle-grade readers.

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

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

228 pages
ISBN
9780590313285
Pages
228
Publisher
Scholastic Books
Published
1976
Type
Fiction

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