The Secret of the Dragon
Carl Cupper
The Secret of the Dragon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Revelations of the Sacred Papyruses
by Carl Cupper
The text is written at a 6th 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
The crackle of ancient parchment fills the air, whispering secrets long forgotten. A hidden dragon's mystery waits to be uncovered amid dusty scrolls and shadowy legends. What truths will come to light when history and adventure collide?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure blends elements of history, religion, and philosophy into a captivating tale suitable for children ages 9-12. The story weaves fictional and real components to offer a moralistic thriller that is gentle enough for younger readers yet engaging for adults. Parents can expect a thoughtful exploration of complex themes presented in an accessible way.
Why we rated The Secret of the Dragon 11MT
The Secret of the Dragon is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Secret of the Dragon works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Secret of the Dragon as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — 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 mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Secret of the Dragon explores adventure, mystery, historical, philosophy, and family — 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, mystery, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MT — Moderate — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781419617577
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Editorial Perfiles 23
- Published
- February 20, 2006
- Type
- Fiction