Darkness of Dragons

Tui T. Sutherland

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Darkness of Dragons

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tui T. Sutherland

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if an ancient evil threatened to destroy your world, and only five brave dragonets stood in its way? Imagine having the power to change history but lacking the magic to do it. Can Qibli rewrite the future before darkness takes over everything he loves?

Quick Assessment

Darkness of Dragons is a middle-grade fantasy novel centered on five young dragons trying to prevent an ancient evil from destroying their world. It explores themes of courage, friendship, and destiny, with some magical and suspenseful moments appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should be aware of some darker themes like danger and prophecy but nothing overly intense for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

627 pages
ISBN
9781338222371
Pages
627
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2017vvvv
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PropheciesDragonsFantasy FictionWings of FireFantasyAdventure and AdventurersAventure

People

Un groupe de personnes

Places

Pyrrhia: the fictional dragon continent