Lilus Book
Jan Bozarth
Lilus Book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jan Bozarth
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
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375851872
- Pages
- 194
- Publisher
- Random House Digital, Inc.
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction