What reading level is Kept in the Dark?

Kept in the Dark by Nina Bawden is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kept in the Dark appropriate for?

Kept in the Dark is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Kept in the Dark?

Kept in the Dark is fiction — Families.

Does Kept in the Dark have any content warnings?

Kept in the Dark has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kept in the Dark?

Kept in the Dark by Nina Bawden is 182 pages.

Kept in the Dark

Nina Bawden

Kept in the Dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nina Bawden

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 stranger moves in with your family and suddenly, strange things start happening? Imagine living with your grandparents and half-cousins when a mysterious young man arrives, changing everything. Can you uncover the secrets before it's too late?

Themes

Mystery and detective storiesFamilyFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows a young boy whose life is upended when a mysterious newcomer joins his family household. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores family dynamics alongside suspenseful events, making it engaging yet appropriate for this age group. Parents should note some mild suspenseful moments but no graphic content.