What reading level is Beauty and the beast?

Beauty and the beast by H. Chuku Lee is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Beauty and the beast appropriate for?

Beauty and the beast is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Death of Major Character, Kidnapping, Emotional: Forgiveness.

What genre is Beauty and the beast?

Beauty and the beast is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Beauty and the beast have any content warnings?

Beauty and the beast has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Death of Major Character, Kidnapping, Emotional: Forgiveness. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Beauty and the beast?

Beauty and the beast by H. Chuku Lee is 32 pages (approximately 924 words).

Beauty and the beast

H. Chuku Lee

Beauty and the beast

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by H. Chuku Lee

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Set against a vibrant West African backdrop, this retelling transforms a classic fairy tale into a magical journey filled with stunning palaces and colorful costumes. When Beauty offers herself to a mysterious Beast to save her father, she discovers kindness beneath his fierce exterior and an unlikely friendship begins to bloom. Together, they face a powerful curse that holds the Beast's fate in its grip.

Themes

Fairy talesFolkloreFamily Friendship Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, death of major character, kidnapping. Written for readers ages 5-8.