In Face of Danger
Mara Kay
In Face of Danger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mara Kay
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590313285
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Scholastic Books
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction