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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.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,598 ratings
168 pages· 42,055 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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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.
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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