The door to December

Dean Koontz

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The door to December

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dean Koontz

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

When Laura McCaffrey receives a late-night call, she is thrust into a chilling mystery involving her husband's violent death and the fate of her missing daughter, Melanie, who vanished six years ago. As Laura uncovers the secrets hidden in her husband's secret laboratory, she confronts a terrifying reality that threatens to consume them both. This gripping thriller explores the depths of obsession and the desperate pursuit of truth.

Themes

FamilyMysteryPsychological Thriller

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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120,591 words
13h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
0451205421
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2002-06
Type
Fiction
Word Count
120,591
Read-Aloud
~13h 24m

Genres

Subjects

Parental KidnappingPoltergeistsBrainwashingMurderHorror StoriesHorror Tales

Places

CaliforniaLos Angeles