What reading level is The Dark Secret?

The Dark Secret by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Dark Secret appropriate for?

The Dark Secret is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MT (Moderate — Thematic).

What genre is The Dark Secret?

The Dark Secret is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Dark Secret have any content warnings?

The Dark Secret has a HootRating of 9MT (Moderate — Thematic). No specific content flags noted. 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 Secret?

The Dark Secret by Robert Lawrence Stine is 150 pages.

The Dark Secret

Robert Lawrence Stine

The Dark Secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fear Street: The Cataluna Chronicles #2

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Reading Level 4-5 9MT Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The cold metal of the Cataluna gleams under the moonlight, but a chilling whisper lingers inside its sleek frame. Regina and Lauren feel the car's eerie breath, as if the curse of Bad Luck Catherine is watching them closely. Every turn they take brings a shiver—because in this car, darkness drives along for the ride.

Themes

HorrorSupernaturalFamilySuspense

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror story follows stepsisters Regina and Lauren as they encounter a mysterious and cursed car called the Cataluna. The book features spooky themes appropriate for readers aged 9-12, with suspenseful moments that may be intense for sensitive children. Parents should note the supernatural elements and mild horror typical of R.L. Stine’s style.