Aladdin
Ronald Kidd, Paul Wenzel
Aladdin
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ronald Kidd, Paul Wenzel
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Here's a secret: a simple lamp hides a powerful genie ready to grant wishes! When Aladdin finds this magical treasure, his adventure is just starting—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early-reader adaptation of the classic Aladdin tale introduces young children to a beloved folklore story with engaging sound effects to enhance the experience. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story focuses on themes of magic and adventure without any intense content, making it appropriate for early readers.
Why we rated Aladdin 7C
Aladdin is written at a Level 2 reading level across 26 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Aladdin works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Aladdin as 7C ("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, Aladdin explores folklore, adventure, magic, and toy and movable books — 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 folklore, adventure, magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780307740267
- Pages
- 26
- Publisher
- Golden Press
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction