Dragonwings
Laurence Yep
Dragonwings
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Golden Mountain Chronicles: 1903
by Laurence Yep
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
The clang of metal and the scent of oil fill the air as Moon Shadow watches his father work tirelessly on a strange flying machine. Far from the home he once knew, he feels the buzz of a new world and the warmth of a growing bond. Can their dream soar above the noise and hardship?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in early 20th-century San Francisco, this middle-grade novel explores the relationship between a young boy and his father, who is determined to build a flying machine despite many obstacles. The story touches on themes of family, cultural identity, and perseverance amid poverty and discrimination. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides historical insight with mild depictions of hardship and resilience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780064400855
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction