New Dark Ages

Warren Kinsella

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New Dark Ages

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The X Gang

by Warren Kinsella

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if the world around you started changing, and suddenly, hate seemed to be everywhere? The X Gang has lost a friend, and now they must face a new darkness spreading across their town. Can they find a way to stand up before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

New Dark Ages is a middle-grade fantasy fiction novel that explores themes of friendship and confronting hate in a politically charged environment. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses difficult topics such as loss and the rise of far-right ideologies in a way accessible to young readers. Parents should be aware of its serious themes related to social conflict and the presence of antagonistic political elements.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781459742154
Pages
320
Publisher
Dundurn
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy Fiction