Dreamslinger
by Graci Kim
Disney Hyperion Digital 2025
Easy read — content targets 6th grade and up
Reading level 5.3 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 11+
Themes include healing from trauma
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Genre
Themes
- identity and belonging
- friendship and teamwork
- power and responsibility
- dreams vs. reality
- courage
- found family
- redemption
- healing from trauma
About this book
Fourteen-year-old Aria lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, where kids with a rare gift slip into a powerful dream-realm each night. In Seoul’s skies, dragons and phoenixes soar, meals appear to match your mood, and wishes can twist into danger. When that magic turns unpredictable, Aria must learn to master her abilities, trust new friends, and face the secrets behind a past catastrophe. Fast-paced action, vivid worldbuilding, and a clever magic system make this a great pick for fantasy fans who love adventure with heart.
Setting: modern-day Seoul and a hazardous parallel dream-realm centered on the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dreamslinger right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Dreamslinger. The reading level is AR 5.3, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include identity and belonging, friendship and teamwork, power and responsibility.
How long does it take to read Dreamslinger?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Dreamslinger takes around 7.5h to finish. The book has 74,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dreamslinger have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dreamslinger has an AR quiz available, worth 11 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 Dreamslinger?
Dreamslinger has an AR reading level of 5.3, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — 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.