Favorite Folk Tales

Jane Yolen

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Favorite Folk Tales

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Yolen

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The air crackles with magic as heroes face giants and ogres lurk in shadowy forests. A whisper turns into a roar—who will outsmart the trolls and who will be caught in their traps? The stories are just beginning, and the next twist could change everything.

Themes

AdventureFantasy World-BuildingFolkloreCultural DiversityHeroismTransformation

Quick Assessment

This collection features over 150 folktales from more than forty countries, offering a rich tapestry of cultural stories that include heroes, enchantments, and moral lessons. Suitable for children ages 9 to 12, the book contains black-and-white illustrations and presents both lighthearted and cautionary tales that encourage imagination and cultural appreciation. Parents should note that some stories may include traditional folklore elements like ogres and trolls, but these are presented in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

514 pages
ISBN
9789992226285
Pages
514
Publisher
Pantheon
Published
March 1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile