Indian Fairy Tales

Joseph Jacobs

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Indian Fairy Tales

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph Jacobs

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what magical creatures hide in the ancient forests of India? Imagine rajahs, ogres, and wise sages weaving tales full of adventure and mystery. What secrets will you discover in these enchanted stories?

Themes

Folklore & MythologyAdventureCultural Stories

Quick Assessment

This collection presents 29 traditional Indian fairy tales featuring rajahs, ogres, and magical adventures drawn from Buddhist jatakas and great epics. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, it offers a rich introduction to Indian folklore with 46 illustrations to enhance the experience. Content is appropriate for young adults and contains no material of concern.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780844607238
Publisher
Peter Smith Pub Incorporated
Published
June 1980
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Folklore & MythologyFantasyMythologyShort StoriesClassic LiteratureFolkloreFairy TalesFolklore, IndiaIndia

Places

India