Then will come night and darkness
Jennifer Lawler
Then will come night and darkness
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jennifer Lawler
The text is written at a 6th 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 had to travel across the country, chasing echoes from ancient stories, to find someone you love more than anything? Imagine meeting a new friend and a little girl who need you along the way. Could your quest for the past lead you to a surprising future?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Rebecca Hanover, a former professor and ex-convict, on a deeply emotional journey to reunite with her lost daughter. Along the way, she forms new connections that challenge her focus on the past and offer hope for healing. The story explores themes of loss, redemption, and resilience, suitable for ages 9-12, with sensitive content around death and complex family dynamics.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1879378523
- Pages
- 215
- Publisher
- Xenos Books
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction