Momotaro
Mitchell Motomora
Momotaro
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mitchell Motomora
Real Readers (Raintree Steck-Vaughn)
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
A kind old couple discovers a boy named Momotaro inside a giant peach floating down the river. As he grows strong and brave, Momotaro sets out on a daring quest to stop the scary ogres that have been troubling his village. Join him on an exciting adventure filled with courage and friendship!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. 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
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 0817235132
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Raintree Publishers
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 885
- Read-Aloud
- ~6 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy