Night of the tiger
Mary McCaffrey
Night of the tiger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary McCaffrey
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
The sharp rustle of leaves and the soft padding of paws fill the night air. A tiger's eyes gleam in the shadowy jungle, ready to leap into action. Can you feel the thrill of the wild and the courage it takes to face the unknown?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Night of the Tiger by Mary McCaffrey is an engaging early reader book suitable for children aged 5 to 8, focusing on themes of adventure and martial arts. The story combines action with lessons about bravery and sportsmanship, making it a great choice for young readers interested in dynamic, energetic tales. It contains no intense content, making it appropriate for its target age group.
Why we rated Night of the tiger 8C
Night of the tiger is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Night of the tiger works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Night of the tiger 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, Night of the tiger explores adventure, sports & recreation, and martial arts — 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, sports & recreation, martial arts.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 0200728202
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- U of Minnesota Press
- Published
- 1983
- Type
- Fiction