Shadows in flight

Orson Scott Card

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Shadows in flight

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Orson Scott Card

Shadow · Book 5

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The sky darkens as the shadows take flight, and chaos erupts around them. Danger is everywhere, and every choice could be the last. Who will survive when the night swallows the light?

Themes

AdventurePolitical IntrigueComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel continues the thrilling story from Shadow of the Giant, exploring themes of political intrigue and personal struggle. It is suitable for teens aged 13-18, featuring action and complex characters in a fictional setting. Parents should note the presence of suspenseful scenes and mature themes typical of the genre.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

306 pages
ISBN
9780765332004
Pages
306
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Space ShipsSpace ColoniesExperimental GeneticsLife on Other PlanetsGénétique ExpérimentaleRomans, NouvellesVaisseaux SpatiauxColonies SpatialesVie Extraterrestre