What reading level is A friend for Dragon?

A friend for Dragon by Dav Pilkey is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A friend for Dragon appropriate for?

A friend for Dragon is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief.

What genre is A friend for Dragon?

A friend for Dragon is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does A friend for Dragon have any content warnings?

A friend for Dragon has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A friend for Dragon?

A friend for Dragon by Dav Pilkey is 46 pages.

A friend for Dragon

Dav Pilkey

A friend for Dragon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Dragon's first tale

by Dav Pilkey

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if your best friend was an apple? Dragon finds a special friendship with a shiny apple, but when it’s gone, his heart feels empty. Can new apples grow to fill the space and bring back his joy?

Themes

FriendshipDragonsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This gentle story follows Dragon as he forms an unusual but heartfelt friendship with an apple, exploring themes of friendship and loss in a way that’s accessible for early readers ages 5 to 8. The book offers a simple narrative and warm illustrations suitable for young children learning to read. Parents can expect a sweet portrayal of emotional connection without any distressing content.