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El lombricero II

Jerry B. Jenkins

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El lombricero II

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

la espada del Lombricero

by Jerry B. Jenkins

Lombricero; Wormling

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Owen Lektor has always thought of himself as ordinary, but when a mysterious visitor arrives at his dad's bookstore, he is swept into a hidden realm filled with dragons and danger. With only his love of books to guide him, Owen faces a thrilling challenge that could change both his world and the magical Lowlands forever. Packed with excitement, humor, and fantasy, this adventure will captivate readers who love fast-paced stories.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated El lombricero II 10LP

El lombricero II is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 347 pages (approximately 56,578 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, El lombricero II works for readers up to grade 7.7.

Read aloud, El lombricero II runs about 6.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate El lombricero II as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, El lombricero II explores adventure, fantasy world-building, good and evil, and humor — 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.
  • Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, good and evil.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

347 pages
56,578 words
6h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
9781414322179
Pages
347
Publisher
Tyndale Espanol
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
56,578
Language
ES
Read-Aloud
~6h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersGood and EvilDragonsFantasySpanish Language Materials