1 World Manga Passage 3

Annette Roman

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1 World Manga Passage 3

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Lagoon of the Vanishing Fish

by Annette Roman

Reading Level 2 7ME Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Rei ducks just in time as a powerful punch whooshes past his face! His trainer, shifting between fierce animals, urges him to focus not just on strength but on his heart and mind. But when a new challenge appears, will Rei be ready to face it?

Themes

Coming of AgeGraphic Novels - MangaJuvenile FictionAdventure

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel follows Rei, an orphaned teen aiming to become the world's greatest fighter. The story emphasizes personal growth, emotional strength, and the importance of inner development alongside physical training. Suitable for teens, it includes themes of perseverance and identity, with some references to serious health topics like AIDS handled sensitively.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

AIDS (Disease)
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
ISBN
9780821364086
Pages
24
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Published
April 30, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Comic Strip FictionGraphic NovelsComics & Graphic NovelsMangaAidsMartial ArtsPovertyComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, General