Dragon bones
Lisa See
Dragon bones
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Lisa See
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0679463208
- Pages
- 348
- Publisher
- Random House (NY)
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 112,800
- Read-Aloud
- ~12h 32m
- Text Density
- Dense