Pride of Baghdad
Brian K. Vaughan
Pride of Baghdad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brian K. Vaughan
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.
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About This Book
Amid the chaos of war-torn Baghdad, four lions flee their zoo and face the harsh realities of freedom in a city under siege. Their journey reveals the complexities of survival, loss, and what it truly means to be free. This powerful graphic novel delves into courage and the cost of liberty in a world changed by conflict.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include death & grief, animal abuse, child abuse. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 5 — Very IntenseGraphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781401203146
- Pages
- 136
- Publisher
- Vertigo
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 4,794
- Read-Aloud
- ~32 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy