Then will come night and darkness

Jennifer Lawler

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Then will come night and darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Lawler

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Matched

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

215 pages
ISBN
1879378523
Pages
215
Publisher
Xenos Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Women MurderersChildrenDeathEx-convicts