What reading level is George's Marvelous Medicine?

George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is George's Marvelous Medicine appropriate for?

George's Marvelous Medicine is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is George's Marvelous Medicine?

George's Marvelous Medicine is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does George's Marvelous Medicine have any content warnings?

George's Marvelous Medicine has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is George's Marvelous Medicine?

George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl is 96 pages.

George's Marvelous Medicine

Roald Dahl

George's Marvelous Medicine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roald Dahl

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you could make a magic medicine that could change someone? Imagine mixing all sorts of wild ingredients just to teach your grumpy grandma a lesson. But what happens when your marvelous medicine does more than you ever expected?

Themes

Family Humor Adventure

Quick Assessment

This classic Roald Dahl story follows George as he creates a homemade medicine to deal with his difficult grandmother. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines humor and imaginative storytelling with a playful look at family dynamics. Parents should note the mischievous antics and exaggerated consequences that add to the story’s fun tone.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

96 pages

ISBN: 9780142410356
Pages: 96
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: August 16, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureClassicsHumorous StoriesFamilyMultigenerationalGrandmothersMagicRoald DahlQuentin BlakeChildrenChildren'sKid'sLiteratureStoriesChaptersChapter BookBooksPotionsBrews FormulasBehaviourChildren's Humourous StoriesMedical FictionGrandparentsGrands-parentsRomansMagieThe FantasticFantastiqueRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseSpanish Language MaterialsAbuelasFiccion JuvenilMagiaDahl, Roald, 1916-1990Drama