Playing Chess (Beginner's Guide)

Susan Caldwell

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Playing Chess (Beginner's Guide)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Caldwell

Illustrated by Dee McLean ; additional illustrations by Sarah McCaig

Reading Level 3 Unrated Ages 5-8

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

A beginners guide to chess. 64 pages. Paperback

Quick Assessment

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780860204084
Pages
64
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd.
Published
October 16, 1980
Type
Fiction

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