Lord of the shadows
Darren Shan
Lord of the shadows
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Darren Shan
Cirque Du Freak; Saga of Darren Shan
The text is written at a 5th 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
Darren Shan faces old foes and dangerous challenges as dark forces threaten to take over the world. With his fate hanging in the balance, he must fight to stop the rise of the Lord of the Shadows. Adventure and suspense build as the battle between good and evil reaches its peak.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
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
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0316156280
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,537
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 37m