Shark in the Dark cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.8
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 21007
Points per Word 0.000143

Description

Mum is out on the surfboard and narrowly misses being attacked by a shark - or maybe it was just a false alarm. When Alice the Labrador falls off the rocks and nearly becomes shark bait, the Angels aren't so sure!

Quick Summary

A mysterious fin spotted in the water turns a perfectly normal beach vacation into a nail-biting guessing game that will keep kids flipping pages to find out if the danger is real or all in their heads. Young readers will devour the suspenseful moments where a beloved Labrador named Alice tumbles into shark-infested waters and the family's growing paranoia transforms every splash and shadow into a potential life-or-death moment. If your kid loves the mystery and survival tension of Louis Sachar's *Holes*, they will absolutely get hooked on this shark-filled thriller. This book is a perfect match for kids in grades 4 through 7 who are ready for chapter books that mix humor, heart, and genuine suspense.