Lumberjanes Vol. 2
N.D. Stevenson
Lumberjanes Vol. 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Band together. Volume five
by N.D. Stevenson
Illustrated by Allen, Brooke A., illustrator
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
What if your summer camp was filled with mysterious creatures and magical secrets waiting to be uncovered? Imagine teaming up with your best friends to solve strange happenings and face monsters that lurk in the woods. Can you unlock the camp’s secrets before things get out of control?
Quick Assessment
Lumberjanes Vol. 2 continues the adventures of a group of adventurous girls at summer scout camp encountering supernatural creatures and phenomena. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, this graphic novel blends humor, friendship, and fantasy while promoting teamwork and bravery. Parents should note the presence of mild fantasy peril and some suspenseful moments typical of middle-grade fiction.
Why we rated Lumberjanes Vol. 2 9LE
Lumberjanes Vol. 2 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lumberjanes Vol. 2 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Lumberjanes Vol. 2 as 9LE ("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, Lumberjanes Vol. 2 explores friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building, family, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781608867370
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction