Jack and the beanstalk

Edith Nesbit

Cover of Jack and the beanstalk

Jack and the beanstalk

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edith Nesbit

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Jack discovers magical beans that grow into a towering beanstalk reaching the clouds. Brave and curious, he climbs up to find a giant's castle filled with treasures and adventures. This timeless tale invites young readers to explore courage and imagination through vibrant illustrations.

Themes

Fairy talesAdventureFolklore

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

56 pages
3,153 words
21m read-aloud
ISBN
0763621242
Pages
56
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,153
Read-Aloud
~21 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Fairy TalesGiantsFolkloreEngland