Island of the Lizard King

Ian Livingstone

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Island of the Lizard King

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian Livingstone

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you were trapped on a mysterious island ruled by a fierce Lizard King? Imagine the danger lurking everywhere as you try to save the captured villagers from slavery and hunger. Can you be brave enough to face the unknown and defeat the mad ruler before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This adventure story follows young heroes kidnapped by a hostile race of Lizard men and held captive under a cruel ruler known as the Lizard King. Suitable for ages 10 and up, it explores themes of courage, survival, and leadership with mild peril and fantasy conflict. Parents should note the intense situations of captivity and danger, which are presented within a fantasy role-playing context.

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

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9781840464917
Pages
224
Publisher
Wizard Books
Published
November 6, 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Role-playing & War GamesFantasy GamesIslands