Cover of Lord of the shadows

Lord of the shadows

by Darren Shan

Cirque Du Freak; Saga of Darren Shan

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

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.

Representation & Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingAdventureHorror

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

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0316156280
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,537

Subjects

Vampires -- Fiction.Horror stories.VampiresJuvenile fictionFictionHorror storiesHorror talesConduct of lifeSpidersBest friendsFreak showsFriendshipChildren's fictionVampires, fictionYoung adult fictionDarren Shan (Fictitious character)Children's, young adult and educational / Children's and young adult fiction and true stories / Fantasy and magical realism (Children's/YA)

People

Darren Shan (Fictitious character)