What reading level is Small Flames?

Small Flames by A. M. Luzzader is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Small Flames appropriate for?

Small Flames is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Small Flames?

Small Flames is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Small Flames have any content warnings?

Small Flames has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Small Flames?

Small Flames by A. M. Luzzader is 92 pages.

Small Flames

A. M. Luzzader

Small Flames

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Kyli the Prismatic Dragon

by A. M. Luzzader

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Here’s a secret: in the Dragon Realm of Savra, young dragons called Small Flames have a dazzling mix of powers, but no one knows who will rise to become a Valor Dragon. Kyli, a prismatic dragon with fire, ice, and acid breath, faces a challenge bigger than any battle—can she handle the fairness of the tournament? But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Small Flames is a fantasy chapter book for early readers aged 5-8 that follows Kyli, a young dragon with multiple breath abilities, as she competes in a magical tournament. The story explores themes of competition, fairness, and emotional growth in an accessible way for young children. Parents should know it contains mild conflict appropriate for early elementary readers.