What reading level is King Long Shanks?

King Long Shanks by Jane Yolen is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is King Long Shanks appropriate for?

King Long Shanks is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is King Long Shanks?

King Long Shanks is fiction — Fairy tales.

Does King Long Shanks have any content warnings?

King Long Shanks has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is King Long Shanks?

King Long Shanks by Jane Yolen is 32 pages.

King Long Shanks

Jane Yolen

King Long Shanks

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Yolen

Illustrated by Victoria Chess

Reading Level 2 7C 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

King Long Shanks isn’t just any toad—he’s the most regal, funny, and brave toad you’ll ever meet! Watch as he hops through hilarious adventures that prove even the smallest creatures can be mighty heroes. It’s toadally majestic, and it might just change how you see frogs forever!

Themes

Animals - Frogs & ToadsHumorFairy Tales & FolkloreJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader book features King Long Shanks, a humorous retelling of a fairy tale starring a toad as the main character. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines playful language with engaging illustrations to encourage young readers while introducing elements of folklore. The story is lighthearted and appropriate for early elementary children with no notable content concerns.