The voyage of the Dawn Treader

C. S. Lewis

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The voyage of the Dawn Treader

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Lewis

Chronicles of Narnia

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Lucy, Edmund, and their moody cousin Eustace embark on a thrilling sea adventure to the magical world of Narnia. Along the way, Eustace learns important lessons after being turned into a dragon, discovering courage and friendship in unexpected places. Their voyage is filled with enchantment, challenges, and exciting discoveries.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

271 pages
53,758 words
5h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
0064471071
Pages
271
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
53,758
Lexile
970L
Read-Aloud
~5h 58m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

FantasyNarniaThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Chronicles of NarniaFantasy FictionAllegoryLarge Type BooksChild and Youth FictionGood and EvilVoyages and TravelsFicción JuvenilBien Y MalViajesNovela FantásticaEnglish Fantasy FictionMerveilleuxRomansSelfishnessSelfishness in ChildrenShipsAdventure StoriesMagicWitchesGood an EvilAdventure and AdventurersFairy Tales

People

Lucy Pevensie and Edmund Pevensie

Places

Narnia