The dragon in the sock drawer
Kate Klimo
The dragon in the sock drawer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kate Klimo
Dragon Keepers
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
When cousins Jesse and Daisy discover a mysterious egg that hatches into a tiny, noisy baby dragon, their ordinary lives turn extraordinary. Tasked with feeding and protecting their new magical friend, they dive into a thrilling adventure that leads them to a secret online community and a dangerous foe determined to capture the dragon. Together, they must use their courage and teamwork to keep the dragon safe from the ancient villain Saint George.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
The dragon diary
Dugald Steer
The dragon diary
Dugald Steer
The Dragonsitter Takes Off
Josh Lacey
The Dragonsitter Takes Off
Josh Lacey
The Book of Dragons
E. Nesbit
The Book of Dragons
E. Nesbit
Dragonfly
Alice McLerran
Dragonfly
Alice McLerran
The Dragon Prince
Aaron Ehasz
The Dragon Prince
Aaron Ehasz
DragonSpell
Donita K. Paul
DragonSpell
Donita K. Paul
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375855870
- Pages
- 159
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 29,277
- Lexile
- 680L
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 15m
- Text Density
- Standard