Jasmine and the disappearing tiger
Leslie McGuire
Jasmine and the disappearing tiger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Leslie McGuire
The text is written at a 3rd 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
There's a secret hidden deep in the palace walls—a tiger that suddenly disappears without a trace. Jasmine needs to uncover the magic behind this mystery, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book features familiar characters from Disney's Aladdin in a magical adventure where Princess Jasmine investigates the sudden disappearance of a tiger. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces themes of magic and royalty with simple language and engaging illustrations. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated Jasmine and the disappearing tiger 8C
Jasmine and the disappearing tiger is written at a Level 3 reading level across 60 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jasmine and the disappearing tiger works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Jasmine and the disappearing tiger as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Jasmine and the disappearing tiger explores magic, princesses, adventure, and fantasy — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about magic, princesses, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1563262525
- Pages
- 60
- Publisher
- Mega-books
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Fiction