Good Enough To Eat

Brock Cole

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Good Enough To Eat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brock Cole

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crisp rustle of paper crowns and the sharp clang of a sword fill the air as a brave girl faces a terrifying Ogre at the town’s gate. She’s dressed in a gown, tucked into a sack, but this is no ordinary rescue—it's a clever battle of wits. With every twist, you’ll feel her courage grow stronger and her story come alive.

Quick Assessment

Good Enough To Eat is a beautifully illustrated fairy tale about a resourceful young girl who outsmarts an Ogre threatening her town. Suitable for children ages 9 to 12, it offers themes of bravery, cleverness, and self-identity. Parents should note the story involves mild peril but presents positive messages about resilience and empowerment.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780374327378
Pages
32
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published
September 18, 2007
Type
Fiction
Lexile
710L

Genres

Subjects

Preschool Picture Story BooksFairy Tales & FolkloreSingle TitleGirls & WomenLegends, Myths, & FablesLegends, Myths, FablesFamilyOrphans & Foster HomesSocial IssuesHomelessness & PovertyGhouls and OgresHomeless PersonsOrphans