Shadow on the Dial
Anne M Lindbergh
Shadow on the Dial
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne M Lindbergh
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Dawn and Marcus race through a swirling mist, the old clock tower looming behind them as strange shadows flicker on the dial. Suddenly, the ground shifts beneath their feet, pulling them into a whirlwind of time itself. What secrets will they uncover when the past and future collide?
Quick Assessment
Shadow on the Dial is a middle-grade mystery that follows siblings Dawn and Marcus as they embark on an extraordinary time-travel adventure to help their great-uncle. The story blends elements of fantasy and detective fiction, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, with no intense content to worry about.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780380705450
- Pages
- 162
- Publisher
- Avon Books
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction