Landon Snow & The Volucer Dragon (Landon Snow)
R. K. Mortenson
Landon Snow & The Volucer Dragon (Landon Snow)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by R. K. Mortenson
The text is written at a 6th 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
There’s a secret hidden deep in Wonderwood where the valley folk and animals are trapped. Landon Snow knows the key to their freedom lies with a fierce dragon named Volucer Ignis, guarding the burning forest. But facing the dragon is just the start of a much bigger adventure.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Landon Snow as he and his sisters venture into the magical Wonderwood to rescue the valley folk and animals from the oppressive Arcans. The story features themes of bravery and teamwork, with some mild peril involving a dragon. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it offers an engaging blend of fantasy and adventure without intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated Landon Snow & The Volucer Dragon (Landon Snow) 11LE
Landon Snow & The Volucer Dragon (Landon Snow) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Landon Snow & The Volucer Dragon (Landon Snow) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Landon Snow & The Volucer Dragon (Landon Snow) as 11LE ("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, Landon Snow & The Volucer Dragon (Landon Snow) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and family — 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, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781597899758
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Barbour Pub Incorporated
- Published
- May 1, 2008
- Type
- Fiction