Dancing Tom and other selections by Newbery authors

Martin Harry Greenberg, Charles Gordon Waugh

Cover of Dancing Tom and other selections by Newbery authors

Dancing Tom and other selections by Newbery authors

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Martin Harry Greenberg, Charles Gordon Waugh

Newbery Authors Collection

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover a lively mix of captivating tales penned by celebrated Newbery Award winners like Lois Lenski, Charles Boardman Hawes, and Elizabeth Coatsworth. Each story invites young readers on a journey filled with imagination and heartfelt moments, paired with intriguing insights into the lives of the authors behind the words.

Themes

Children's storiesAmericanShort storiesLiterary Biography

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
39,061 words
4h 20m read-aloud
ISBN
0836828593
Pages
160
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
39,061
Read-Aloud
~4h 20m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Children's Stories, AmericanShort Stories