Dust City

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Dust City

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Henry Whelp, the son of the Big Bad Wolf, embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the fairies who once guarded both humans and animals. His investigation leads him to confront a powerful corporation responsible for synthetic fairy dust and reveals surprising secrets tied to his father's past. Adventure and intrigue await as Henry pieces together the truth in a world where magic and industry collide.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mystery, adventure, corporate influence. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mystery Adventure Corporate Influence Family Secrets
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

66,465 words
7h 23m read-aloud
ISBN
9781595142962
Word Count
66,465
Lexile
630L
Read-Aloud
~7h 23m

Subjects

Characters in LiteratureHuman-animal RelationshipsWolvesFairiesMagicFathers and Sons