Midnight Hour Encore

Bruce Brooks

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Midnight Hour Encore

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Brooks

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780606199872
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
April 1988
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction