What reading level is The other side of dark?

The other side of dark by Joan Lowery Nixon is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The other side of dark appropriate for?

The other side of dark is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The other side of dark?

The other side of dark is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The other side of dark have any content warnings?

The other side of dark has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. 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 other side of dark?

The other side of dark by Joan Lowery Nixon is 185 pages.

The other side of dark

Joan Lowery Nixon

The other side of dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joan Lowery Nixon

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

What if you woke up in a hospital and couldn’t remember who you really are? Stacy’s mom has been murdered, and she’s the only one who saw what happened—but her memory is a blur. Can Stacy uncover the truth before the killer finds her?

Themes

MysterySuspenseFamily Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This gripping middle-grade mystery follows Stacy, a young girl recovering from a gunshot wound and struggling with amnesia after witnessing her mother’s murder. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book contains suspenseful themes and mild peril but handles them with care. Readers should be aware of the mature subject matter involving violence and loss.