El lombricero II
Jerry B. Jenkins
El lombricero II
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
la espada del Lombricero
by Jerry B. Jenkins
Lombricero; Wormling
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.
Themes
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781414322179
- Pages
- 347
- Publisher
- Tyndale Espanol
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 56,578
- Language
- ES
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 17m
- Text Density
- Standard