King Arthur

Jane B. Mason

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King Arthur

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane B. Mason

Scholastic Junior Classics

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 5-8 Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A mysterious sword embedded in stone challenges the bravest warriors of Britain, promising the crown to whoever can pull it free. Many fail, but when a young boy tries his luck, magic unfolds and a new king is revealed. Adventure, courage, and destiny collide in this timeless tale of medieval knights and legends.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include animal dies, physical danger, sexual assault mention. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Animal Dies Physical Danger Sexual Assault Mention Violence Restraint
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

131 pages
19,044 words
2h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
0439440645
Pages
131
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,044
Read-Aloud
~2h 7m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Arthur, KingBritonsKings and RulersArthurian Romances