Jack & the Beanstalk (We Both Read (Sagebrush))
Sindy McKay
Jack & the Beanstalk (We Both Read (Sagebrush))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sindy McKay
Illustrated by Lydia Halverson
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
What if a simple bean could grow taller than the clouds? Imagine climbing a towering beanstalk into a world where giants roam and danger lurks at every step. Can one clever boy outsmart a giant and change his family’s fortune forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the classic fairy tale follows a resourceful boy who climbs a magical beanstalk and uses his cleverness to overcome a giant. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers an engaging introduction to folklore with themes of bravery and quick thinking. The story contains mild peril but resolves positively, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781417608713
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- February 1999
- Type
- Fiction