Playing the Dark Game

Peter Lancett

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Playing the Dark Game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Lancett

Dark Man

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

A mysterious battle unfolds between the Dark Man and the sinister Shadow Masters in a world where good and evil collide. As the Dark Man searches for two missing children, every move in their shadowy game could change the outcome. Packed with suspense and sharp visuals, this gripping graphic novel draws readers into a thrilling quest filled with secrets and danger.

Themes

MysteryGood and EvilAdventureGraphic Novel

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, 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

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
1,022 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
9781616512965
Pages
48
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,022
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Good and EvilMystery and Detective StoriesHorror TalesDark ManSupernatural