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Tome raider

Michael Dahl

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Tome raider

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Dahl

Illustrated by Evergreen, Nelson, 1971- illustrator

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The quiet rustle of pages fills the air, mixed with the faint scent of old parchment and mystery. Somewhere in the shadows of the Library of Doom, a sneaky thief hunts for magical Vowel Stones. Can the brave Iron Page stop him before the library vanishes forever?

Themes

LibrariesAdventureJuvenile fictionBooks and readingFriendship

Quick Assessment

This early reader adventure follows a brave character called the Iron Page who must stop a thief from stealing magical Vowel Stones in a mysterious library. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages a love of reading and highlights themes of bravery and problem-solving. The story is gentle with mild suspense appropriate for young readers.

Why we rated Tome raider 7LE

Tome raider is written at a Level 2 reading level across 35 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tome raider works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Tome raider as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Tome raider explores libraries, adventure, juvenile fiction, books and reading, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about libraries, adventure, juvenile fiction.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

35 pages
ISBN
9781434296771
Pages
35
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

LibrariesLibrariansThievesBooks and ReadingHorror TalesRobbers and OutlawsHorror Stories