Day of the Dragon King
Mary Pope Osborne
Day of the Dragon King
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Pope Osborne
Stepping Stone; Magic Tree House
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Jack and Annie travel back in time to ancient China, where a strict emperor has decided to burn all the books. They must find a way to protect a precious story before the emperor's soldiers catch them. Join their magical adventure filled with mystery and bravery in a world of dragons and legends.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780679890515
- Pages
- 68
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 5,607
- Lexile
- 380L
- Read-Aloud
- ~37 min
- Text Density
- Light Text