Shadowlands (Shadowlands #1)

Kate Brian

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Shadowlands (Shadowlands #1)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate Brian

Shadowlands

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

After escaping a terrifying attack, Rory and her sister Darcy are forced to leave everything behind and start fresh in a quiet island town. As they navigate their rocky relationship and try to fit in with a lively group of teens, a sudden disappearance threatens to pull them back into danger. With shadows from the past looming, Rory must decide who to trust and how to stay safe.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fear & anxiety, loss & grief. 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

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

328 pages
65,109 words
7h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781423164838
Pages
328
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,109
Read-Aloud
~7h 14m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Horror FictionHorror StoriesIslandsMovingSerial MurderersSingle-parent FamiliesSistersSouth CarolinaWitnesses ProtectionLaw & CrimeWitnessesHorror & Ghost StoriesProtectionHousehold MovingLove & RomanceHorror TalesWitness Protection ProgramsCriminalsHouseholdMurder