An army of frogs
Trevor Pryce
An army of frogs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a Kulipari novel
by Trevor Pryce
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a secret land of frogs was protected by magic and poison, but suddenly faced danger from dark spellcasters and fierce scorpions? Imagine being Darel, a young frog with no poison and little fighting skill, who dreams of becoming a great warrior to save his home. Can he and his friends unlock their true powers before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
An Army of Frogs is a middle-grade fantasy novel featuring a magical world where frogs battle scorpions to protect their land. The story includes themes of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery, with action scenes that are thrilling yet suitable for ages 9-12. Full-color illustrations complement the engaging narrative, making it a good choice for readers interested in adventure and fantasy.
Why we rated An army of frogs 11ME
An army of frogs is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An army of frogs works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate An army of frogs as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, An army of frogs explores fantasy, adventure, friendship, coming of age, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781613124727
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Abrams
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction