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Evangeline Mudd and the golden-haired apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle

Elliott, David

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Evangeline Mudd and the golden-haired apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elliott, David

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

When Evangeline Mudd's primatologist parents travel without her to the Ikkinasti Jungle to study the golden-haired apes, Evangeline and the world-famous Dr. Aphrodite Pikkaflee are eventually called upon to rescue the Mudds and save the jungle from the evil schemes of Aphrodite's money-mad brother.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Evangeline Mudd and the golden-haired apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle Level 0

Evangeline Mudd and the golden-haired apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 196 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Evangeline Mudd and the golden-haired apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Evangeline Mudd and the golden-haired apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

196 pages
ISBN
0763618764
Pages
196
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

JunglesPrimatesHumorous Stories