Dragonbreath
Ursula Vernon
Dragonbreath
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Curse of the Were-wiener
by Ursula Vernon
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if a simple school lunch turned into a wild adventure? Imagine biting into a hot dog that bites back, and suddenly your best friend starts growing hair in the weirdest places! Can Danny and Wendell stop the spread of the mysterious were-wiener before the whole school is infected?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous middle-grade book follows Danny Dragonbreath and his friend Wendell as they uncover a bizarre mystery involving a school cafeteria hot dog that causes strange transformations. Written with a fun mix of comic panels and text, it appeals to readers aged 9-12 and combines fantasy with school-life humor. Parents should note the book contains mild fantasy peril and playful suspense but remains lighthearted and age-appropriate.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780803734692
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction