Dragon bones

Lisa See

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Dragon bones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Lisa See

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

After an American archaeologist is found dead in the Yangtze River, Liu Hulan, a determined Chinese government agent, teams up with her husband, David Stark, to uncover the truth. Their investigation leads them deep into a world of ancient relics and hidden secrets, revealing dangerous connections to a priceless missing artifact. Together, they navigate cultural tensions and peril to solve a mystery that spans continents.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, physical danger. 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

Mild Peril Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

348 pages
112,800 words
12h 32m read-aloud
ISBN
0679463208
Pages
348
Publisher
Random House (NY)
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
112,800
Read-Aloud
~12h 32m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Americans

Subjects

San Xia Shui Li Shu NiuAntiquitiesCollection and PreservationDamsDesign and ConstructionAmericansChinaPoliceMarried PeoplePolicewomenYangtze River

Places

ChinaSan Xia Dam (China)Yangtze River (China)