Night Shift

Stephen King

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Night Shift

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephen King

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Dive into a chilling collection of eerie stories where strange events and shadowy secrets come to life, keeping readers on the edge with every twist. Each tale explores the darker corners of imagination, perfect for those who love a good scare. Prepare for a journey through unsettling worlds that reveal the unexpected lurking in the night.

Themes

Horror talesAmerican

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
120,963 words
13h 26m read-aloud
ISBN
0385129912
Pages
336
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
1978
Type
Fiction
Word Count
120,963
Read-Aloud
~13h 26m
Text Density
Very Dense

Subjects

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People

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