What reading level is Androcles and the lion?

Androcles and the lion by Janet Stevens is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Androcles and the lion appropriate for?

Androcles and the lion is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Androcles and the lion?

Androcles and the lion is fiction — Fables.

Does Androcles and the lion have any content warnings?

Androcles and the lion has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Androcles and the lion?

Androcles and the lion by Janet Stevens is 32 pages.

Androcles and the lion

Janet Stevens

Androcles and the lion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Aesop Fable

by Janet Stevens

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

What happens when a kind slave meets a fierce lion with a thorn in its paw? Androcles decides to help the lion, but will the mighty beast remember his kindness when they meet again? Their story is full of surprises and a powerful lesson about friendship.

Themes

FablesFolkloreFriendshipKindness

Quick Assessment

This retelling of the classic fable 'Androcles and the Lion' is designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. It explores themes of kindness, friendship, and consequences through a simple and engaging narrative. The story contains gentle animal peril but is appropriate for young children, making it a great introduction to fables and folklore.