The Law of Ueki, Volume 2
Tsubasa Fukuchi
The Law of Ueki, Volume 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Thrashing Trash Into Trees!
by Tsubasa Fukuchi
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if you could turn trash into trees? Imagine being chosen to fight in a wild tournament where every victory gives you a new power, but hurting innocent people means losing your own abilities. Kosuke Ueki must battle fierce opponents with strange and powerful skills, but can his green power survive in this high-stakes game where the grand prize is any power you want?
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Kosuke Ueki, a junior high student chosen to compete in a tournament where kids battle using special powers granted by mystical beings. The story includes fantasy violence and themes of fair play, responsibility, and environmental awareness. Suitable for ages 9-12, it balances action and humor with a coming-of-age message.
Why we rated The Law of Ueki, Volume 2 11MP
The Law of Ueki, Volume 2 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Law of Ueki, Volume 2 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Law of Ueki, Volume 2 as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Law of Ueki, Volume 2 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age, friendship, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781421507170
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- VIZ Media LLC
- Published
- October 10, 2006
- Type
- Fiction