What reading level is The Dragonhorse?

The Dragonhorse by Laura L Duncan is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Dragonhorse appropriate for?

The Dragonhorse is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Loss & Grief.

What genre is The Dragonhorse?

The Dragonhorse is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Dragonhorse have any content warnings?

The Dragonhorse has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Dragonhorse?

The Dragonhorse by Laura L Duncan is 204 pages.

The Dragonhorse

Laura L Duncan

The Dragonhorse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura L Duncan

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

There’s a secret hidden beneath the ashes of an ancient town—one that only Lena, a brave slave girl, can uncover. She meets a wolf who shows her how to survive, a prophetess who sees the future, and a mysterious creature called the Dragonhorse. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Historical Science & Nature Adventure Survival Family Fantasy World-Building Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 79 AD during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, this historical fiction novel follows Lena, a young slave girl, as she embarks on a dangerous journey to find her missing cousin. The story blends elements of science fiction and fantasy with real historical events, exploring themes of survival, faith, and resilience. Suitable for ages 13 and up, it contains moments of peril and emotional intensity tied to historical disaster.