A story, a story
Gail E. Haley
A story, a story
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail E. Haley
The text is written at a 4th 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
Long ago, all tales were kept by Nyame, the Sky God, locked away in a special box. Clever Ananse, the Spider man, set out on a tricky adventure to capture three cunning creatures and win the stories for everyone to share. This lively tale shows how storytelling became a treasure for all people.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689712014
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Aladdin
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 982
- Read-Aloud
- ~7 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy