What reading level is The dark?

The dark by Marianne Curley is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The dark appropriate for?

The dark is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is The dark?

The dark is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Guardians of Time series.

Does The dark have any content warnings?

The dark has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The dark?

The dark by Marianne Curley is 333 pages (approximately 85,147 words).

The dark

Marianne Curley

The dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marianne Curley

Guardians of Time

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

Ethan, Isabel, and her brother Matt embark on a daring quest to save their captured mentor from a shadowy, dangerous realm. Facing their deepest fears and inner struggles, they must rely on courage and the bonds of friendship to overcome the darkness. Through intertwined perspectives, the story reveals how love and bravery light the way even in the bleakest places.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Friendship Adventure Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

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