Somewhere in the Darkness
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1992 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Somewhere in the Darkness

Written by Walter Dean Myers

A stranger claims to be Jimmy's father, upending his world.

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168 pages· 42,055 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 640L
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Bookroo's summary

Jimmy's ordinary life is turned upside down when Crab, a mysterious man with a hidden agenda, claims to be his long-lost father. As secrets unravel, Jimmy must navigate this new reality. Can he trust Crab, and what does this revelation mean for his future? Dive into a story of unexpected family ties and the quest for truth.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1993)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1992)Coretta Scott King Honor (1993)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
168
Words
42,055
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
640L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
6
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
8587
Publication
Published
October 1, 1993
First published
April 1, 1992
Publisher
Scholastic Book Services
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590424127
OCLC
46799133

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