What reading level is Androcles and the Lion?

Androcles and the Lion by Carl Sommer 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 — Juvenile Fiction.

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 Carl Sommer is 32 pages.

Androcles and the Lion

Carl Sommer

Androcles and the Lion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carl Sommer

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 if a runaway slave found a hurt lion in the forest and decided to help? Imagine the secret friendship they build, only to be caught together! Will their bond be strong enough to save them both?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This early reader retells the classic tale of Androcles and the lion, focusing on themes of friendship, kindness, and courage. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it introduces moral lessons in an accessible way without any frightening content. The story encourages empathy and bravery through its simple narrative and illustrations.