What reading level is The gathering dark?

The gathering dark by Christine Johnson is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The gathering dark appropriate for?

The gathering dark is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mental Health, Emotional: Family Conflict.

What genre is The gathering dark?

The gathering dark is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The gathering dark have any content warnings?

The gathering dark has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mental Health, Emotional: Family Conflict. 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 gathering dark?

The gathering dark by Christine Johnson is 512 pages.

The gathering dark

Christine Johnson

The gathering dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Christine Johnson

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 air hums with strange whispers, and shadows seem to flicker just beyond sight. Keira’s world is shifting—doors float above roads and trees grow inside her room, but no one believes her. Then Walker appears, seeing the same eerie visions, but can Keira trust him when the darkness grows deeper?

Themes

FantasyFriendship RomanceMental HealthFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel explores the emotional struggles of a girl named Keira who experiences mysterious hallucinations amid family conflict and social isolation. With themes of friendship, trust, and love woven through a suspenseful plot, the story also touches on mental health in an age-appropriate way. Recommended for readers ages 9-12, it includes mild fantasy peril and emotional tension.