Midnight Hour Encore
Bruce Brooks
Midnight Hour Encore
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bruce Brooks
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Sib sits in the car, gripping the door handle as her father talks about the mother she’s never met. The city lights blur past, but Sib’s mind races with questions she can’t answer. When the car stops, a door swings open—what will Sib discover behind it?
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows sixteen-year-old Sibilance T. Spooner as she meets her birth mother for the first time, exploring themes of family, identity, and self-discovery. The story is appropriate for teens aged 13-18 and handles complex emotional topics with sensitivity. Parents should be aware that it addresses family separation and personal growth, but contains no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780606199872
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- April 1988
- Type
- Fiction