Anne and the Tiger Raja
David F. Eliet; Nancy Rosenberg
Anne and the Tiger Raja
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
(loosely Based on an Indonesian Folk Tale)
by David F. Eliet; Nancy Rosenberg
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.
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About This Book
What if a playground fight could be settled without any fighting at all? Imagine a clever story from faraway jungles where a tiny mouse deer outsmarts a fierce tiger king, teaching kids how to solve problems with brains instead of brawn. But can Anne and her friends learn this lesson before the bullying gets worse?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This play, inspired by an Indonesian folk tale, addresses bullying and conflict resolution in an age-appropriate way for early readers aged 5 to 8. Through engaging storytelling and music, it encourages cooperation and peaceful problem-solving. The content is gentle, with no violence depicted, making it suitable for young children.
Why we rated Anne and the Tiger Raja 7LE
Anne and the Tiger Raja is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Anne and the Tiger Raja works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Anne and the Tiger Raja as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Anne and the Tiger Raja explores friendship, family, drama, adventure, and social justice — 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 friendship, family, drama.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0876024126
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Anchorage Press Plays
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction