Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Susan Korman

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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Junior Novel

by Susan Korman

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Sid struggles to escape as a fierce dinosaur closes in, while Diego and Manny race through thick jungle foliage, desperate to save him. Danger is everywhere in this strange new world where dinosaurs rule. But will they make it in time?

Themes

AdventureAnimalsDinosaursFriendshipPopular Culture

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Manny, Diego, and Sid as they embark on an adventurous quest to rescue Sid from a dinosaur in a prehistoric world. It explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and responsibility, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains mild peril and fantasy violence appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9780061689802
Pages
144
Publisher
HarperFestival
Published
June 2, 2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsDinosaursLiteratureAction & AdventurePopular CultureKidnapping