What reading level is Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book)?

Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book) by Ian Bailey is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book) appropriate for?

Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book)?

Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book) is fiction.

Does Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book) have any content warnings?

Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book) has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book)?

Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book) by Ian Bailey is 192 pages.

Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book)

Ian Bailey

Where the Shadows Stalk (A Magnet Book)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian Bailey

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The cold, damp air of a hidden Welsh valley wraps around you, heavy with the scent of earth and mystery. Echoes of footsteps creep through shadowy tunnels where strange beasts prowl and the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Can you face the chilling darkness where shadows come alive and protect the future from ancient threats?

Themes

AdventureFantasy & MagicMystery Coming of AgePeople & PlacesEurope

Quick Assessment

This interactive adventure book invites readers aged 9-12 to explore a mysterious Welsh valley filled with supernatural dangers and dark prophecies. Blending fantasy and action, it encourages critical thinking and decision-making through gamebook mechanics. While suitable for middle-grade readers, it includes themes of suspense and mild peril that may be intense for sensitive children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

192 pages

ISBN: 9780416525304
Pages: 192
Publisher: Methuen Childrens Books
Published: September 12, 1985
Type: Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventurePeople & PlacesEuropeFantasy & MagicScience FictionAlien ContactFantasy FictionWalesExtraterrestrial BeingsAdventure and Adventurers