Mr. Semolina-Semolinus

Anthony L. Manna

Cover of Mr. Semolina-Semolinus

Mr. Semolina-Semolinus

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anthony L. Manna

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

A young princess named Areti crafts a special man from sweet ingredients like almonds and semolina. When a jealous queen takes him away, Areti sets off on a brave journey across the globe to find her unique creation. Along the way, she discovers courage and the power of love.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

40 pages
1,657 words
11m read-aloud
ISBN
0689810938
Pages
40
Publisher
Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,657
Read-Aloud
~11 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

FolkloreGreece