Flight of the Moon Dragon
Tracey West
Flight of the Moon Dragon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a Branches Book
by Tracey West
The text is written at a 4th 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 Dragon Masters race through the scorching sands of the Land of Pyramids, heart pounding as ancient puzzles block their path. Suddenly, a shadow moves—could it be friend or foe? The fate of the prime Dragon Stone hangs in the balance.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This sixth installment in the Dragon Masters series follows a group of young heroes on a magical quest to save the prime Dragon Stone, essential for their bond with their dragons. Designed for readers aged 9 to 12, the book features easy-to-read text and engaging illustrations that support developing readers. Themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and adventure are presented in an age-appropriate, exciting narrative.
Why we rated Flight of the Moon Dragon 9LE
Flight of the Moon Dragon is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 104 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flight of the Moon Dragon works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Flight of the Moon Dragon as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Flight of the Moon Dragon explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and magic — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545913959
- Pages
- 104
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction