Orlanda & the contest of thieves
Olga Cossi
Orlanda & the contest of thieves
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Olga Cossi
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
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be the best thief in all of Naples? Orlanda, an orphan with a clever mind, enters a daring contest where stealing the impossible is the only way to win. But can she outsmart everyone and claim the prize?
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Orlanda, an orphan who enters a contest in Naples to prove her exceptional stealing skills. Rooted in Italian folklore, the book offers an engaging, age-appropriate adventure for children ages 5 to 8, with simple language suitable for grade 2 reading levels. The story contains mild themes of cleverness and competition but no intense or graphic content.
Why we rated Orlanda & the contest of thieves 7C
Orlanda & the contest of thieves is written at a Level 2 reading level across 23 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Orlanda & the contest of thieves works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Orlanda & the contest of thieves as 7C ("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, Orlanda & the contest of thieves explores folklore, adventure, and family — 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 folklore, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
- 0917665325
- Pages
- 23
- Publisher
- Bookmakers Guild Incorporated
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction