What reading level is The darkest evening?

The darkest evening by William Durbin is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The darkest evening appropriate for?

The darkest evening is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Historical Conflict, Political Ideology, Family Change.

What genre is The darkest evening?

The darkest evening is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The darkest evening have any content warnings?

The darkest evening has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Historical Conflict, Political Ideology, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The darkest evening?

The darkest evening by William Durbin is 232 pages (approximately 40,854 words).

The darkest evening

William Durbin

The darkest evening

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William Durbin

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Set in the 1930s, a young Finnish-American boy faces the challenges of relocating with his family to Karelia, a communist region in Russia. As his father’s dream of a perfect communist society begins to crumble, the boy discovers the complexities of loyalty, hope, and reality in a changing world.

Themes

Emigration and ImmigrationHistorical Family Social Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include historical conflict, political ideology, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.