The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)
Philip Pullman
The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
La Belle Sauvage
by Philip Pullman
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Malcolm Polstead enjoys his peaceful days in Oxford, exploring with his daemon, Asta, and paddling their canoe, La Belle Sauvage. When he becomes unexpectedly connected to a mysterious infant named Lyra, Malcolm embarks on a perilous adventure that will transform both their lives. Together, they face challenges that test courage and friendship in a world on the brink of change.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375815300
- Pages
- 464
- Publisher
- Penguin and David Fickling Books
- Published
- Oct 19, 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 128,877
- Read-Aloud
- ~14h 19m
- Text Density
- Dense