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Let's Do Times Tables 5-6

Andrew Brodie

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Let's Do Times Tables 5-6

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andrew Brodie

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever wondered how mastering times tables could turn you into a math wizard? Imagine tackling fun puzzles and challenges that help you learn the 5s and 6s with the help of Olly the wise old owl. Can you solve them all and become a times table champion?

Themes

ArithmeticFriendshipEducation

Quick Assessment

This workbook by Andrew Brodie is designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, focusing on building confidence in multiplication, specifically the 5 and 6 times tables. It aligns with the National Curriculum and offers over 300 practice questions, progress tests, and problem-solving activities, supported by helpful tips and colorful reward stickers to motivate young learners. Suitable for home learning, it provides structured practice to boost arithmetic skills.

Why we rated Let's Do Times Tables 5-6 8C

Let's Do Times Tables 5-6 is written at a Level 3 reading level across 52 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Let's Do Times Tables 5-6 works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Let's Do Times Tables 5-6 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, Let's Do Times Tables 5-6 explores arithmetic, friendship, and education — 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 arithmetic, friendship, education.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

52 pages
ISBN
9781472925749
Pages
52
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Arithmetic