The Lost City of Faar Shelf Talker

D.J. MacHale

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The Lost City of Faar Shelf Talker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by D.J. MacHale

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 — Mild
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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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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
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

420 pages
ISBN
9780689026782
Pages
420
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
September 2002
Type
Fiction

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