The Rajah of Dah
George Manville Fenn
The Rajah of Dah
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by George Manville Fenn
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
A fierce battle erupts under the blazing sun as the Rajah's warriors clash with their enemies, swords flashing and hearts pounding. Amid the chaos, a secret mission slips through the shadows—can it succeed before the enemy strikes back? The fate of the kingdom hangs by a thread.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure novel follows the thrilling exploits of the Rajah of Dah, filled with action-packed scenes and classic themes of bravery and loyalty. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers engaging historical-style adventure without graphic content. Parents should note the story includes battles and peril typical of adventure fiction but is appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated The Rajah of Dah 9LP
The Rajah of Dah is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 164 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Rajah of Dah works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Rajah of Dah as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Rajah of Dah explores adventure, action & adventure, friendship, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, action & adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781434481870
- Pages
- 164
- Publisher
- Wildside Press LLC
- Published
- June 11, 2007
- Type
- Fiction