Lilus Book

Jan Bozarth

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Lilus Book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jan Bozarth

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

Here’s a secret: Aventurine is a hidden world where girls train to become fairy godmothers. One twin wakes up there, scared to find out what makes her different, but she must race to save a magical bird’s egg before a terrible storm strikes. And that’s only the beginning of her incredible journey.

Themes

Fantasy & MagicFairy Tales & FolkloreNature & the Natural WorldAdventureComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows an African American twin who unexpectedly finds herself in Aventurine, a magical realm where girls train to be fairy godmothers. As she faces her fears and undertakes a mission to protect a rare bird’s egg from a magical hurricane, themes of self-discovery, nature, and courage are thoughtfully explored. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story contains mild magical peril but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

194 pages
ISBN
9780375851872
Pages
194
Publisher
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy & MagicFairy Tales & FolkloreNature & the Natural WorldEnvironmentFairy GodmothersMagicFairiesTwinsSistersAfrican Americans