Revenge of the Dark Hand (Jackie Chan Adventures, #7)
Eliza Willard
Revenge of the Dark Hand (Jackie Chan Adventures, #7)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novelization
by Eliza Willard
The text is written at a 3rd 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 crackle of ancient magic fills the air, sharp and sizzling like a lightning storm. Shadows twist and swirl as Jackie faces a powerful enemy wielding the fierce dragon talisman. Can he protect his friends before darkness takes over?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader adventure follows Jackie as he confronts Valmont, the leader of the Dark Hand, who wields the dangerous dragon talisman. The story features themes of martial arts and magical talismans, with full-color illustrations to engage young readers aged 5 to 8. The content is appropriate for early elementary children, focusing on action and fantasy without graphic violence.
Why we rated Revenge of the Dark Hand (Jackie Chan Adventures, #7) 8LP
Revenge of the Dark Hand (Jackie Chan Adventures, #7) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 56 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge of the Dark Hand (Jackie Chan Adventures, #7) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Revenge of the Dark Hand (Jackie Chan Adventures, #7) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Revenge of the Dark Hand (Jackie Chan Adventures, #7) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, martial arts, and magic — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, martial arts.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 0448426706
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction