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Legend of Korra

Michael Dante DiMartino

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Legend of Korra

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Turf Wars Omnibus

by Michael Dante DiMartino

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Korra races through the chaos of the Earth Kingdom, her heart pounding as enemies close in from every side. Just when it seems she might lose everything, an unexpected ally steps forward—but can she trust them? The fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance, and nothing will be the same after this night.

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel collection continues the story of Avatar Korra as she navigates political turmoil and alliances to secure peace in the Earth Kingdom. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it features themes of leadership, trust, and cooperation. The story includes fantasy action and mild peril but remains appropriate for middle-grade audiences.

Why we rated Legend of Korra 11LE

Legend of Korra is written at a Level 6 reading level across 234 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Legend of Korra works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Legend of Korra 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, Legend of Korra explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, 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, friendship.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

234 pages
ISBN
9781506733876
Pages
234
Publisher
Dark Horse Comics
Published
2022
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

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United States