What reading level is Skin and Other Stories?

Skin and Other Stories by Roald Dahl is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Skin and Other Stories appropriate for?

Skin and Other Stories is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Realistic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Skin and Other Stories?

Skin and Other Stories is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Skin and Other Stories have any content warnings?

Skin and Other Stories has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Realistic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Skin and Other Stories?

Skin and Other Stories by Roald Dahl is 226 pages (approximately 60,306 words).

Skin and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

Skin and Other Stories

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roald Dahl

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Dive into a collection of eleven thrilling tales where clever twists and unexpected surprises await. From secrets hidden in plain sight to priceless treasures inked on skin, these stories reveal the extraordinary hiding within the ordinary. Prepare for suspense and wit that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Themes

Mystery Adventure Humor

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, realistic violence, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Realistic Violence Emotional: Fear & Anxiety

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

226 pages

60,306 words

6h 42m read-aloud

ISBN: 0141310340
Pages: 226
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2002
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 60,306
Read-Aloud: ~6h 42m
Text Density: Dense

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

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