Aladdin (Evans Illustrated Stories)
Neil Morris
Aladdin (Evans Illustrated Stories)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Neil Morris
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
The cool, golden shimmer of treasure fills the cave as Aladdin’s fingers brush against a mysterious lamp. Suddenly, a swirling genie bursts forth, promising magic beyond his wildest dreams. What adventures will this enchanted lamp unlock for a boy from a humble home?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This brightly illustrated retelling of the classic tale of Aladdin is designed for early readers, particularly young Spanish speakers learning English. The book highlights key English words and phrases with a full Spanish translation at the end, making language learning engaging and accessible. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers a gentle introduction to fairy tales without intense content.
Why we rated Aladdin (Evans Illustrated Stories) 7C
Aladdin (Evans Illustrated Stories) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Aladdin (Evans Illustrated Stories) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Aladdin (Evans Illustrated Stories) 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 (Evans Illustrated Stories) explores classic fiction, fairy tales & folklore, juvenile fiction, and children's all ages — 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 classic fiction, fairy tales & folklore, juvenile fiction.
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.
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
- 9780237509330
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Trafalgar Square Publishing
- Published
- April 25, 1988
- Type
- Fiction