Oxford Book of Story Poems

Michael Harrison, Christopher Stuart-Clark

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Oxford Book of Story Poems

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Harrison, Christopher Stuart-Clark

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

This is the one poetry book that brings dragons and witches to life with every word! From magical knights to daring sailors, these poems take you on adventures you won’t forget. And it’s not just old favorites—modern poets make the magic sparkle even more.

Themes

PoetryFantasyAdventureNarrative VerseChildren's Literature

Quick Assessment

The Oxford Book of Story Poems offers a rich collection of narrative poems that blend fantasy and adventure, suitable for children aged 9 to 12. Featuring classics alongside contemporary poets, it encourages an appreciation for poetry while sparking imagination. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers, with themes of fantasy and storytelling presented in an engaging and accessible manner.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

175 pages
ISBN
9780613959629
Pages
175
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
January 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PoetryPlays