Dark Fire

Chris D'Lacey

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Dark Fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris D'Lacey

Last Dragon Chronicles

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Twelve-year-old David journeys to the mysterious world of Co:per:nica, where a once-majestic firebird has been twisted by dark forces. With courage and determination, he faces the sinister Ix to restore light and hope to this enchanted realm. Adventure and magic come alive in a battle between good and evil.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

578 pages
90,119 words
10h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545102728
Pages
578
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
90,119
Read-Aloud
~10h 1m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

DragonsSupernaturalAuthorshipGood and EvilParanormal FictionAuthorsEnglandFantasy FictionChildren's Fantasy Fiction

Places

England