Scholastic Reader Level 2 : Tales of the Time Dragon #2
Robert Neubecker
Scholastic Reader Level 2 : Tales of the Time Dragon #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Racing the Waves
by Robert Neubecker
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The salty spray of ocean waves splashes against the Flying Cloud as it races through choppy waters. Feel the wind tugging at your sails and hear the creak of the ship’s timbers as Red the Time Dragon guides you on a thrilling voyage. Adventure and history collide on this record-breaking journey, sparking excitement and wonder at every turn.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to historical adventure through the story of Red the Time Dragon and young explorers Joe and Lilly. Set aboard the famous clipper ship Flying Cloud, the book combines engaging storytelling with educational extras like maps and timelines, making history accessible and fun. The content is appropriate for early readers and encourages curiosity about the past with no intense or concerning themes.
Why we rated Scholastic Reader Level 2 : Tales of the Time Dragon #2 7C
Scholastic Reader Level 2 : Tales of the Time Dragon #2 is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Scholastic Reader Level 2 : Tales of the Time Dragon #2 works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Scholastic Reader Level 2 : Tales of the Time Dragon #2 as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Scholastic Reader Level 2 : Tales of the Time Dragon #2 explores adventure, historical, friendship, science & nature, and fantasy world-building — 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, historical, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780545549936
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction