Poison Pages
Michael Dahl
Poison Pages
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
10th Anniversary Edition
by Michael Dahl
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The crisp rustle of pages fills the air, but these aren’t ordinary pages—they sparkle with magic and whisper secrets. As you touch the book, a strange scent of mystery and danger tickles your nose, pulling you inside where shadows hide poisonous letters. Can you trust the Librarian to help you escape before the book’s traps close in?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader fantasy follows a young girl who discovers a magical book that transports her into its dangerous world. With the guidance of a mysterious Librarian, she learns to navigate threats like poisonous letters, making this story both an exciting adventure and a gentle introduction to fantasy concepts. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages reading engagement while maintaining age-appropriate suspense.
Why we rated Poison Pages 7LE
Poison Pages is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Poison Pages works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Poison Pages as 7LE ("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, Poison Pages explores fantasy world-building, adventure, books and reading, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, books and reading.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781496555274
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction