Dragon lady
Silver Donald Cameron
Dragon lady
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Silver Donald Cameron
The text is written at a 7th 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
There’s a secret hidden in the quiet coves of the Atlantic coast—one that only one honest man dares to uncover. His brother was the pilot, lost under mysterious circumstances tied to dark, faraway forces. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows a young protagonist determined to uncover the truth about his brother's mysterious disappearance linked to international corruption. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story deals with themes of trust, betrayal, and justice in a suspenseful, age-appropriate way without graphic content.
Why we rated Dragon lady 12MS
Dragon lady is written at a Level 7 reading level across 301 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dragon lady works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Dragon lady as 12MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Dragon lady explores adventure, mystery, social justice, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0771018339
- Pages
- 301
- Publisher
- McClelland and Stewart
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction