Kingdom of the snakes
Greg Farshtey
Kingdom of the snakes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Greg Farshtey
Illustrated by Yates, Jolyon, illustrator
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a lightning storm whisked you away to a world where the Serpentine snakes ruled and ninjas never learned their secret powers? Imagine facing skeleton warriors without the art of Spinjitzu to defend you. Can Jay find a way to save this strange kingdom before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This early reader graphic novel features ninja Jay who ends up in an alternate world dominated by snake-like villains and their skeleton servants. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces themes of bravery and adventure with mild fantasy peril and imaginative settings. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and some suspenseful moments but overall it is appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated Kingdom of the snakes 8LP
Kingdom of the snakes is written at a Level 3 reading level across 58 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kingdom of the snakes works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Kingdom of the snakes as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Kingdom of the snakes explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781597073578
- Pages
- 58
- Publisher
- Papercutz
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction