What reading level is Jack and the Beanstalk?

Jack and the Beanstalk by Richard Walker is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Jack and the Beanstalk appropriate for?

Jack and the Beanstalk is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Jack and the Beanstalk?

Jack and the Beanstalk is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Jack and the Beanstalk have any content warnings?

Jack and the Beanstalk has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Jack and the Beanstalk?

Jack and the Beanstalk by Richard Walker is 43 pages.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Richard Walker

Jack and the Beanstalk

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Walker

Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

The fresh scent of earth and the soft rustle of leaves fill the air as Jack plants the mysterious beans. Suddenly, a towering beanstalk spirals up into the clouds, beckoning him toward unknown adventures above. What wonders and challenges await him in the sky?

Themes

Fairy Tales & Folklore - EuropeanAdventure Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This retelling of the classic fairy tale follows Jack as he trades his cow for magic beans that lead to a giant beanstalk and an adventurous climb. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the story introduces themes of courage and curiosity through familiar folklore, with gentle suspense and imaginative elements. The language and illustrations support young readers without intense conflict or frightening scenes.