DARKNESS RISING reading level information

The School Library Journal says, “This engaging read is plot-driven and action-packed.

Kelley Armstrong's series are New York Times Best Sellers.


bookcover of The Gathering (Darkness Rising #1) by Kelley Armstrong
THE GATHERING

4.04 Stars from 22,123 GoodReaders

Everything seems normal to Maya.  She's an ordinary 16 year old living in a small town.  She doesn't find anything remarkable about herself, except for an odd paw-print birthmark on her hip.  And then, one year, everything goes awry.  First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns.  Then mountain lions start hanging around her house, while Daniel, her other best friend, starts having weird premonitions.  And on top of all this, a sexy new guy shows up in town and he's very interest in her paw print.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 77,206
Page Count: 368
Accelerated Reading level: 4.2 / points: 11.0
AR quiz: 143321
Lexile: HL640L
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bookcover of THE CALLING (Darkness Rising #1) by Kelley ArmstrongTHE CALLING
by Kelley Armstrong

4.12 Stars from 10,327 GoodReaders

Maya and her friends begin to feel safe.  That is until their helicopter crashes.  They quickly realize that they can't keep their secrets if they're to survive.

Word Count: 69,084
Page Count: 336
Accelerated Reading level: 3.9 / points: 10.0
AR quiz: 151050
Lexile: HL570L
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bookcover of The Rising (Darkness Rising #3) by Kelley Armstrong
THE RISING

4.27 Stars from 1,363 GoodReaders

“Maya and her friends turn and fight in this final volume of the Darkness Rising trilogy. Fans will savor the many cinematic moments.” (Booklist ) 

Maya and her friends are running out of places to hide and they aren't getting the answers they need.  Question is... is Maya going to be prepared for the answers she gets?

Word Count: 87,613
Page Count: 416
Accelerated Reading level: 4.0 / points: 12.0
AR quiz: 157789
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