Dangerous Games

Joan Aiken

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Dangerous Games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Wolves #5

by Joan Aiken

Wolves Chronicles

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Dido Twite embarks on a thrilling quest to the remote island of Aratu, where rare dangers like venomous pearl snakes lurk and a secret rebellion brews. Amidst exotic dangers and new alliances, she races against time to protect a sick king and unravel a sinister plot. Adventure and mystery collide as Dido faces challenges that test her courage and wit.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

251 pages
65,022 words
7h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
0385326610
Pages
251
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,022
Read-Aloud
~7h 13m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersAdventure StoriesIslandsMagicFantasy Fiction

Places

Great Britain