Search for the Red Dragon

James A. Owen

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Search for the Red Dragon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James A. Owen

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 the children of a magical island started disappearing without a trace? John, Jack, and Charles must follow clues from Peter Pan to the Argonauts as they chase the missing Dragonships across wondrous worlds. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows three friends who protect a magical atlas and embark on a thrilling quest to rescue kidnapped children and recover lost magical ships. The story weaves classic myths and fairy tales, offering imaginative adventure suitable for ages 9 to 12. Themes of friendship, bravery, and mythology are explored with minimal intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

384 pages
ISBN
9780857070302
Pages
384
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

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