Little Troll
Penny Dolan
Little Troll
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Penny Dolan
Tadpoles (Crabtree)
The text is written at a 1st 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
A small troll enjoys his peaceful home beneath a bridge until a group of mischievous goats start to tease him. When the goats find themselves in danger, the brave troll comes to their rescue, teaching everyone the true meaning of friendship and kindness. Together, they discover how to live happily side by side.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include bullying, mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780778738565
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 87
- Read-Aloud
- ~1 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy