What reading level is The Other Side of Dawn?

The Other Side of Dawn by John Marsden is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Other Side of Dawn appropriate for?

The Other Side of Dawn is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The Other Side of Dawn?

The Other Side of Dawn is fiction — Australia.

Does The Other Side of Dawn have any content warnings?

The Other Side of Dawn has a HootRating of 12MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. 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 Dawn?

The Other Side of Dawn by John Marsden is 319 pages.

The Other Side of Dawn

John Marsden

The Other Side of Dawn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Marsden

Reading Level 7 12MP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Gunfire echoes through the dense bush as the group races against time, their hearts pounding with every step. Suddenly, the ground shakes beneath them—what new danger awaits in the shadows? The fight for survival has only just begun.

Themes

AdventureWar & MilitaryFriendship SurvivalAustralia & Oceania

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows a group of young characters navigating the intense challenges of war in Australia. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains action-packed sequences and themes of courage and resilience amidst conflict. Parents should note the presence of war-related violence and suspenseful moments.