Pranks and attacks!

Laurent Richard

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Pranks and attacks!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book 1

by Laurent Richard

Illustrated by Ryser, Nicolas, illustrator

Tao, the Little Samurai

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Tao trains hard at Master Snow's martial arts school, but his playful spirit leads to lots of jokes and pranks with friends Ray, Lee, and Kat. Between learning new moves and trying to be punctual, Tao also tries to dodge his chores, making every day full of fun and challenges. Join Tao as he balances friendship, discipline, and mischief in his exciting adventures.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

63 pages
2,501 words
17m read-aloud
ISBN
9781467720953
Pages
63
Publisher
Graphic Universe ?
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,501
Read-Aloud
~17 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Conduct of LifeGraphic NovelsComic Books, StripsSamuraiBehaviorSchoolsMartial ArtsCartoons and Comics