The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial
by Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland
HarperCollins 2014
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship and teamwork
- justice and fairness
- responsibility and consequences
- prejudice and misunderstanding
- loyalty and trust
- secrecy and protecting the vulnerable
- problem-solving and perseverance
- family legacy
About this book
In the second Menagerie adventure, a priceless goose that lays golden eggs is found dead, and all signs point to Scratch, a young dragon from the secret sanctuary of mythical creatures hidden in Xanadu, Wyoming. With the Menagerie’s future on the line, Zoe Kahn and newcomer Logan Wilde race to uncover clues, clear Scratch’s name, and expose the real culprit before fear and suspicion tear the sanctuary apart.
Setting: Modern-day Xanadu, Wyoming, primarily within the Menagerie—an off-limits sanctuary for mythical creatures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial right for my child?
Yes — The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.4, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship and teamwork, justice and fairness, responsibility and consequences.
How long does it take to read The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial takes around 7.1h to finish. The book has 70,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial has an AR quiz available, worth 9 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial?
The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial has an AR reading level of 5.4, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.