Night of the Harbinger
Colby King Farley
Night of the Harbinger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Enter the Lightkeeper
by Colby King Farley
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if you had a secret power so big it could change the world? Elizabeth doesn’t even know she can make dreams real or banish nightmares forever. But with darkness closing in, can she unlock her magic before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult fantasy follows Elizabeth, a girl with extraordinary powers she has yet to understand. The story explores themes of good versus evil, friendship, and self-discovery as Elizabeth is caught in a dangerous battle that could affect the fate of the world. Suitable for teens, it contains action and suspense but no graphic content.
Why we rated Night of the Harbinger 9LP
Night of the Harbinger is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 166 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Night of the Harbinger works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Night of the Harbinger as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Night of the Harbinger explores adventure, science fiction, fantasy, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science fiction, fantasy.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780595373963
- Pages
- 166
- Publisher
- iUniverse, Inc.
- Published
- November 10, 2005
- Type
- Fiction