A New Darkness cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.9
Points 11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 67512
Points per Word 0.000163
Page Count 340
Points per Page 0.032353

Description

Although his apprenticeship was not done when John Gregory died, Tom Ward spent years learning to fight and feels prepared to be the new county Spook, but while his youth causes many to distrust him, Jenny is determined to be his apprentice. #1

Quick Summary

Tom Ward is only fifteen when he inherits the most dangerous job in the county, becoming the new Spook who protects the land from ghosts, witches, and things that lurk in the dark, and his journey from nervous apprentice to brave warrior will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Kids will love the creepy creature designs, the surprising partnership between Tom and his stubborn apprentice Jenny, and the spine-tingling moments when the darkness fights back against the light. If your kid loves the dark fantasy world of "Goosebumps" but wants something with more depth and a longer series to dive into, this is the perfect next step. This book is ideal for kids in grades 6 through 10 who enjoy supernatural mysteries and aren't afraid of a few sleepless nights.