Skin and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

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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.

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
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
8

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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

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