The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (paper-over-board) (Narnia)

C. S. Lewis

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The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (paper-over-board) (Narnia)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Lewis

Illustrated by Pauline Baynes

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

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

What if your next adventure took you across sparkling seas to a magical land full of mystery and danger? Imagine sailing with Lucy, Edmund, and their annoying cousin Eustace, who suddenly turns into a green dragon! How will they face the unknown and find a way to break the spell?

Themes

Fantasy & MagicAdventureComing of AgeFriendshipClassics

Quick Assessment

This classic fantasy novel follows Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace as they journey through Narnia aboard the Dawn Treader. Along the way, Eustace's selfishness leads to a magical transformation into a dragon, teaching important lessons about growth and empathy. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story includes themes of adventure, magic, and self-discovery with mild fantasy peril.

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

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780061125270
Pages
256
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 1, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy & MagicAction & AdventureClassicsNarniaThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Chronicles of NarniaFantasy FictionFantasyAllegoryLarge Type BooksChild and Youth FictionGood and EvilVoyages and TravelsFicción JuvenilBien Y MalViajesNovela FantásticaEnglish Fantasy FictionMerveilleuxRomansSelfishnessSelfishness in ChildrenShipsAdventure StoriesMagicWitchesGood an EvilAdventure and AdventurersFairy TalesImaginary VoyagesChildren's Stories, EnglishAslan the LionAnimalsOcean Travel

People

Lucy Pevensie and Edmund Pevensie

Places

Narnia