The Lost City of Faar Shelf Talker
D.J. MacHale
The Lost City of Faar Shelf Talker
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by D.J. MacHale
The text is written at a 8th 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
Bobby Pendragon isn’t your average fourteen-year-old—he’s a Traveler tasked with saving entire worlds. Now, he’s plunged into Cloral, a planet covered completely by water, where cities float and danger lurks beneath the waves. Can Bobby find the lost city of Faar and stop a war before everything sinks?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows fourteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon as he navigates a watery world on the brink of disaster. The story explores themes of bravery, conflict resolution, and environmental challenges suitable for ages 9-12. While the book includes some peril and conflict, it remains appropriate for middle-grade readers with no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780689026782
- Pages
- 420
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- September 2002
- Type
- Fiction