Curse of the Iris
Jason Fry
Curse of the Iris
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jason Fry
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp clang of metal and the hum of engines fill the air as Tycho and his siblings race through the vast darkness of space. The smell of burnt fuel mixes with the cold vacuum outside, while secrets as old as the stars themselves begin to stir. What hidden truths will the lost treasure of the Iris reveal beneath the endless black?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Curse of the Iris is the second book in a middle-grade space adventure series blending classic pirate tales with futuristic steampunk elements. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of family rivalry and the quest for buried treasure against a backdrop of interplanetary conflict. The story contains action and suspense but remains appropriate for its target audience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062230232
- Pages
- 340
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 840L