What reading level is Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2)?

Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2) by Anne McCaffrey is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2) appropriate for?

Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2) is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2)?

Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2) is fiction — Fiction.

Does Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2) have any content warnings?

Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2) has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — 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 Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2)?

Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2) by Anne McCaffrey is 288 pages.

Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2)

Anne McCaffrey

Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern #2)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne McCaffrey

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you could communicate with dragons through music? Imagine a world where every note you play could change the fate of your friends and your home. But when danger looms, can you find the courage to sing your dragon’s song louder than ever before?

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Coming of Age Friendship Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

Dragonsinger, the second book in Anne McCaffrey's Harper Hall Trilogy, follows a young protagonist navigating a rich fantasy world where music and dragons intertwine. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, this novel explores themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery within a science fiction and fantasy setting. The story contains mild peril but remains appropriate for young adult readers who enjoy imaginative, character-driven adventures.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

288 pages

ISBN: 9780689860072
Pages: 288
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: April 1, 2003
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience FictionFantasyLegends, Myths, & FablesOtherScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicPernHarper HallDragonsFiction in EnglishHarper's HallAdventure and AdventurersFantasy Fiction

Places

Pern