The dragon's quest

Rosemary Manning

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The dragon's quest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosemary Manning

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if a dragon's secret life was hidden inside a magical book? Imagine diving into thrilling tales from King Arthur's court, full of daring quests and ancient mysteries. But uncovering these adventures might just change everything Susan believes about friendship and bravery.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Susan as she explores a special book left by her friend, R. Dragon, revealing his exciting adventures at King Arthur's court. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it introduces themes of friendship, courage, and mythology with mild fantasy elements. The story contains no intense content, making it a great choice for young readers interested in historical fantasy and dragons.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

172 pages
ISBN
0140306560
Pages
172
Publisher
Puffin
Published
1974
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Arthur, KingDragonsArthurKing

People

Arthur King