Lost Ry?

Emi Watanabe Cohen

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Lost Ry?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emi Watanabe Cohen

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Kohei has a memory of a giant dragon nobody else has seen. While the big ryū are just legends now, Kohei believes finding one could save his sick grandpa. But that’s only the beginning of a magical journey with dragons, new friends, and a quest that spans generations.

Quick Assessment

Lost Ry? is a middle-grade fantasy novel blending magic and historical elements to explore themes of family, generational trauma, and cultural identity. It follows Kohei, a boy determined to find a legendary dragon to heal his ailing grandfather, aided by his new friend Isolde and their dragons. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story gently handles complex themes like illness, war aftermath, and multicultural friendships with sensitivity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9781646142750
Pages
208
Publisher
Levine Querido
Published
2023
Type
Fiction

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