Aladdin
Don Ferguson
Aladdin
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Libro De Disney En Espanol
by Don Ferguson
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
Aladdin races through the bustling marketplace, the magical lamp clutched tightly in his hand. Suddenly, a shadow looms—who's chasing him? The adventure is just getting started!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated adaptation brings Disney's classic Aladdin story to young readers with engaging text suitable for ages 5-8. The book captures the magic and excitement of the movie while presenting a familiar fairy tale in an accessible way. Parents should note mild fantasy action and themes of adventure throughout.
Why we rated Aladdin 8C
Aladdin is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Aladdin works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Aladdin 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Aladdin explores action & adventure, fantasy & magic, fairy tales, and movie tie-in — 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 action & adventure, fantasy & magic, fairy tales.
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.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781570820151
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Mouse Works
- Published
- November 1993
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- ES