The Dark Candle

Peter Lancett

Cover of The Dark Candle

The Dark Candle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Lancett

Dark Man

Reading Level 2-3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When a sick girl’s only hope lies in the mysterious Dark Candle, a fearless hero known as Dark Man embarks on a daring quest to find it before the sinister Shadow Masters do. Packed with suspense and intrigue, this gripping graphic novel invites readers to explore a world where good battles evil in every shadowy corner. Each page brings thrilling action and a fast-paced story perfect for young readers craving excitement.

Themes

Good vs. EvilAdventureMysteryGraphic Novel

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

7/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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1,021 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
9781616510268
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,021
Read-Aloud
~7 min

Genres

Subjects

Good and Evil