What reading level is Dragons from the sea?

Dragons from the sea by Judson Roberts is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dragons from the sea appropriate for?

Dragons from the sea is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Dragons from the sea?

Dragons from the sea is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dragons from the sea have any content warnings?

Dragons from the sea has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dragons from the sea?

Dragons from the sea by Judson Roberts is 358 pages.

Dragons from the sea

Judson Roberts

Dragons from the sea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Denmark and western Frankia A.D. 845

by Judson Roberts

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 salty spray of the sea stings Halfdan’s face as the Viking ship cuts through the choppy waves. His fingers, calloused from forging swords, tighten around his bow, ready for whatever danger lies ahead. But when he captures a young woman destined for a peaceful life, his world shifts in ways he never imagined.

Themes

Adventure HistoricalWarComing of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Set in 845 A.D., this historical fiction follows fifteen-year-old Halfdan, a skilled archer and blacksmith who joins a Viking crew and becomes a scout during the Frankish wars. The story explores themes of war, loyalty, and unexpected connections, with some scenes of conflict and captivity suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of warfare and the nuanced portrayal of cultural clashes in medieval Europe.