Piercing the darkness

Frank E. Peretti

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Piercing the darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank E. Peretti

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When dark forces launch a powerful assault, a surprising young hero rises to face the battle threatening the hearts of humanity. Her journey to find inner calm reveals a hidden war between angels and demons that challenges the very soul. Dive into a thrilling adventure where spiritual courage and faith shine against overwhelming darkness.

Quick Assessment

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
6
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

441 pages
170,469 words
18h 56m read-aloud
ISBN
0891075275
Pages
441
Published
1989
Type
Fiction
Word Count
170,469
Read-Aloud
~18h 56m
Text Density
Very Dense

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