Dragonkin, Volume 2
Robin Wayne Bailey
Dragonkin, Volume 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Talisman
by Robin Wayne Bailey
The text is written at a 7th 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
The sharp clang of swords echoes through the air as the war between Angmar and Degarm rages on. The scent of smoke and the cold touch of stone fill the fortress of Redclaw, where danger and hope intertwine. Amidst the chaos, secret treasures hold the promise of a new home for the Dragonkin, but will the triplets find them before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows the children of the fallen Dragon-leader Stormfire as they search for three powerful objects to secure a new homeland for their people. While two siblings embark on a dangerous quest, the third protects their stronghold against mounting enemy forces. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of war, loyalty, and bravery within a richly imagined fantasy world.
Why we rated Dragonkin, Volume 2 12ME
Dragonkin, Volume 2 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 368 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dragonkin, Volume 2 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Dragonkin, Volume 2 as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — 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 moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Dragonkin, Volume 2 explores fantasy, adventure, family, and war & conflict — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781596870277
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Ibooks
- Published
- May 25, 2005
- Type
- Fiction