What reading level is Dragonfly?

Dragonfly by Alice McLerran is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Dragonfly appropriate for?

Dragonfly is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Dragonfly?

Dragonfly is fiction — Dragons.

Does Dragonfly have any content warnings?

Dragonfly has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dragonfly?

Dragonfly by Alice McLerran is 142 pages.

Dragonfly

Alice McLerran

Dragonfly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alice McLerran

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jason’s heart races as the mysterious egg cracks open before his eyes, revealing shimmering scales and glowing eyes. Philip and Rose stare in disbelief—could this really be a dragon? Suddenly, footsteps echo nearby, and the secret might be discovered at any moment.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-BuildingAnimals

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Jason, Philip, and Rose as they discover a dragon hatching from a mysterious egg and work to keep it hidden from the outside world. The story explores themes of friendship, secrecy, and adventure, with mild suspense and fantasy elements suitable for ages 13 and up. Parents should note the presence of fantasy creatures and the suspenseful tension around keeping secrets.