A King for Brass Cobweb
Dawn L. Watkins
A King for Brass Cobweb
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dawn L. Watkins
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crisp rustle of leaves crunches under tiny paws as Chipmunk scurries through the forest, searching for a king who is brave, wise, and true. Every scent and sound in the woods guides the way to a new adventure filled with hope and discovery. What will Chipmunk find at the end of this journey?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle story follows a chipmunk on a heartfelt quest to find a wise and brave king, emphasizing values like courage, truth, and hope. Designed for early readers ages 5 to 8, it is perfect for introducing social values through engaging animal characters and simple language. The book contains no intense content, making it suitable for young children.
Why we rated A King for Brass Cobweb 8C
A King for Brass Cobweb is written at a Level 3 reading level across 68 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A King for Brass Cobweb works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate A King for Brass Cobweb as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, A King for Brass Cobweb explores animals - general, values, friendship, and adventure — 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 animals - general, values, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780890849033
- Pages
- 68
- Publisher
- Pennant
- Published
- March 2000
- Type
- Fiction