Skin
Roald Dahl
Skin
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
and Other Stories
by Roald Dahl
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
A man’s desperate chase through the streets grips you as secrets from his past unravel with every heartbeat. Suddenly, everything changes in a blink—what will happen next? You won’t believe where this wild story is headed.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection of Roald Dahl’s short stories for middle-grade readers blends suspense with unexpected twists, focusing on themes like revenge and greed. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the stories contain moments of tension but remain appropriate for this audience. Parents should note the presence of some dark themes handled in a classic, imaginative style.
Why we rated Skin 11LE
Skin is written at a Level 6 reading level across 213 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Skin works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Skin as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Skin explores juvenile fiction, classics, short stories, revenge, and greed — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about juvenile fiction, classics, short stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780141347875
- Pages
- 213
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction