The Face in the Dark (Storyteller Setting Sun)
Amy Algie, Dominique Falla
The Face in the Dark (Storyteller Setting Sun)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Face in the Dark
by Amy Algie, Dominique Falla
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever seen a face in the dark that made your heart race? When the lights go out and shadows come alive, what secrets could be hiding just beyond your sight? Something mysterious waits—are you brave enough to discover what it is?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book is designed for children aged 5 to 8, focusing on simple English language skills through an engaging fictional story. It introduces young readers to suspenseful themes in a gentle, age-appropriate way without graphic content. The story encourages curiosity and bravery while supporting reading development.
Why we rated The Face in the Dark (Storyteller Setting Sun) 7C
The Face in the Dark (Storyteller Setting Sun) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Face in the Dark (Storyteller Setting Sun) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Face in the Dark (Storyteller Setting Sun) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, The Face in the Dark (Storyteller Setting Sun) explores early readers, mystery, courage, and english language learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about early readers, mystery, courage.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780769902203
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Shortland Publications
- Published
- January 1, 2001
- Type
- Fiction