Cover of Little Monarchs

Little Monarchs

by Jonathan Case

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd 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

In a world where sunlight has become deadly, ten-year-old Elvie and her guardian Flora travel by day, following monarch butterflies to create a rare antidote that allows them to survive. Their journey across a reclaimed wilderness is filled with hope and danger as they race to turn a fragile treatment into a life-saving vaccine for all humanity. Along the way, they explore real landscapes and learn survival skills, blending adventure with fascinating nature and science.

Representation & Themes

AdventureScience & NatureSurvivalFamilyFriendship

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 Survival Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780823442607
Pages
256
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2022
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,601

Genres

Juvenile Fiction