Danny and the Fiery Dragon

Gretchen L. Randolph

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Danny and the Fiery Dragon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gretchen L. Randolph

Illustrated by Richard Fowlks

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

Danny has a fiery dragon inside him that roars when he's mad, but he learns how to calm it down before it takes over. When his little sister grabs his soccer ball, Danny almost loses control — but then something amazing happens that helps him change his story. Learning to tame your own dragon can make all the difference!

Themes

Anger in childrenConflict ResolutionFamily - SiblingsFeelingsSocial Situations - Emotions & Feelings

Quick Assessment

This early reader explores a young child's experience with anger and conflict resolution when Danny's sister takes his soccer ball. Designed for ages 5-8, it offers gentle guidance on managing strong emotions and promoting positive actions through relatable family dynamics. Educational materials included support children in understanding and expressing their feelings constructively.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Anger & Emotional Regulation
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

26 pages
ISBN
9781890239763
Pages
26
Publisher
A Healthy Association, LLC
Published
May 1997
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Anger in ChildrenConflict ResolutionFamilySiblingsFeelingsSocial SituationsEmotions & FeelingsEmotions