The indigo king

James A. Owen

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The indigo king

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James A. Owen

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 a secret world of dreams suddenly opened up in 1931? Imagine racing through time with John and Jack, two brave Caretakers, using a mysterious device from Jules Verne to uncover a hidden Cartographer. But what if their discovery changes everything they thought they knew about history—and themselves?

Quick Assessment

The Indigo King is a middle-grade fantasy novel featuring time travel and adventure as two protagonists navigate a breach between our world and a magical realm called the Archipelago of Dreams. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers imaginative storytelling with themes of friendship and discovery. The story contains mild peril but is appropriate for its target audience.

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: high

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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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

386 pages
ISBN
9781416951070
Pages
386
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Lexile
790L

Genres

Subjects

Time TravelFantasyFantasy Fiction