In the dark

Susannah McFarlane

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In the dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

EJ12 Girl Hero

by Susannah McFarlane

EJ12 Girl Hero

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Emma Jacks, known as Special Agent EJ12, faces her biggest challenge yet when the sinister SHADOW agency tries to shut down the solar energy station. Armed with clever code-breaking skills and bravery, she races against time to protect the SHINE network. But even a super spy has to confront the nerves of attending a best friend's sleepover!

Themes

AdventureFriendshipScience & NatureCode and Cipher StoriesSleepovers

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

122 pages
16,160 words
1h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
9781610673839
Pages
122
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,160
Read-Aloud
~1h 48m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

SleepoversCiphersCode and Cipher StoriesPartiesSpies