What reading level is The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)?

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) by Peter Lancett is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) appropriate for?

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)?

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Dark Man series.

Does The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) have any content warnings?

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) has a HootRating of 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)?

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) by Peter Lancett is 48 pages (approximately 1,012 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)

Peter Lancett

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Lancett

Dark Man

Reading Level 2-3 7LP Ages 9-12 Matched 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A mysterious hero known as the Dark Man battles shadowy villains using a powerful machine that creates darkness even on the sunniest days. Each gripping adventure is packed with suspense and action, perfect for readers who enjoy thrilling comic-style stories. With simple yet exciting text, these tales invite young readers to join the fight between good and evil.

Themes

AdventureGood vs. EvilMysteryGraphic Novel

Quick Assessment

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

Why we rated The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) 7LP

The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 1,012 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) works for readers up to grade 4.9.

Read aloud, The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) takes about 7 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) explores adventure, good vs. evil, mystery, and graphic novel — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, good vs. evil, mystery.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 16 more books in the Dark Man series.