Dragon bones

Dragon bones is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 348 pages (approximately 112,800 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dragon bones works for readers up to grade 8.7.

Read aloud, Dragon bones runs about 12.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Dragon bones as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Physical Danger.

Thematically, Dragon bones explores mystery, adventure, multicultural, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.