The firework-maker's daughter

Philip Pullman

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The firework-maker's daughter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Philip Pullman

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you had to journey to a fiery volcano to prove you’re ready to follow your dreams? Lila, with her brave heart and a talking white elephant named Hamlet, sets off to find the magical Royal Sulphur. But will she have what it takes to become a true firework-maker’s daughter?

Themes

AdventureFamilyFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Lila’s adventurous quest to the sacred volcano to obtain the Royal Sulphur and earn her place as a master firework-maker like her father. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story emphasizes courage, determination, and family bonds. It contains mild peril and fantasy elements but no graphic content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light ←
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
ISBN
9780754060550
Pages
120
Publisher
Galaxy Children's Large Print
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Adventure stories

Subjects

FireworksMagicElephantsAdventure and AdventurersChildren's Stories, EnglishFantasyCourageAdventureFamily LifeChildren's PlaysPlaysRoman D'aventuresMagieRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseAdventure StoriesAsiaSpanish Language MaterialsPirotecniaNovela JuvenilMagiaElefantesChildren's Baby/Preschool