The Shadow in the Dark

Peter Lancett

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The Shadow in the Dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Lancett

Dark Man

Reading Level 2-3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A mysterious hero known as the Dark Man battles shadowy villains in a tense and gripping comic adventure. With simple yet powerful storytelling, each short story reveals new layers of this dark world filled with danger and intrigue. Perfect for young readers seeking thrilling action and suspense without overwhelming complexity.

Themes

Good vs. EvilAdventureMysteryGraphic Novel

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

32 pages
415 words
3m read-aloud
ISBN
9781616510213
Pages
32
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Published
Jan 01, 2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
415
Read-Aloud
~3 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

DemonologyFantasy Fiction