Dragon on a Ten-Speed

Ed Ifkovic

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Dragon on a Ten-Speed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ed Ifkovic

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if delivering newspapers pulled you into a world of danger you never imagined? Imagine a quiet neighborhood suddenly filled with secrets, mysterious crimes, and unexpected heroes. When Minh Li faces threats that could change everything, will he find the courage to stand up and fight back?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Minh Li, a Vietnamese-American boy who becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving crime and violence while delivering newspapers. Set in a challenging urban environment, the story explores themes of courage, resilience, and identity. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes mild peril and references to crime that are handled with sensitivity.

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 Fear & Anxiety Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

162 pages
ISBN
9781413727449
Pages
162
Publisher
Publishamerica Incorporated
Published
June 28, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AdventureThrillerThrillersFiction - Espionage