King Midas (Legends & Folktales)
Catherine Storr
King Midas (Legends & Folktales)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Catherine Storr
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
Did you know that King Midas had a secret power that could turn everything he touched into gold? At first, it seemed like the perfect gift, but soon he learned it came with unexpected surprises. And that’s only the beginning of his magical adventure.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the classic King Midas legend is ideal for early readers aged 5 to 8. The story introduces children to timeless literature with simple language and engaging illustrations, while gently exploring themes of greed, consequences, and wisdom. It contains no intense content, making it appropriate for young children.
Why we rated King Midas (Legends & Folktales) 7C
King Midas (Legends & Folktales) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, King Midas (Legends & Folktales) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate King Midas (Legends & Folktales) as 7C ("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, King Midas (Legends & Folktales) explores classics, children's literature, folktales, and coming of age — 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 classics, children's literature, folktales.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780811471480
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Heinemann/Raintree
- Published
- October 1993
- Type
- Fiction