What reading level is Through a Brief Darkness?

Through a Brief Darkness by Richard Peck is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Through a Brief Darkness appropriate for?

Through a Brief Darkness is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Mild Peril.

What genre is Through a Brief Darkness?

Through a Brief Darkness is fiction — Children's stories, English.

Does Through a Brief Darkness have any content warnings?

Through a Brief Darkness has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Through a Brief Darkness?

Through a Brief Darkness by Richard Peck is 158 pages.

Through a Brief Darkness

Richard Peck

Through a Brief Darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Peck

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

There's a secret hiding in Karen's family, and it might change everything she thought she knew. What if the person you trust most could be someone else entirely? But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Mystery

Quick Assessment

Through a Brief Darkness follows a teenage girl, Karen, as she grapples with the frightening possibility that her father may be involved in criminal activity. This young adult novel explores themes of trust, self-reliance, and fear, suitable for mature readers aged 13 to 18. Parents should be aware of suspenseful and intense moments that contribute to the story's tension.