Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Epics)
Robin Lister
Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Epics)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robin Lister
Illustrated by Alan Baker
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if a young boy pulled a magical sword from a stone and became the greatest king the land had ever seen? Imagine a world where knights gather around a round table, bound by honor and bravery, embarking on daring quests to find the mysterious Holy Grail. But will King Arthur’s kingdom survive the challenges ahead?
Quick Assessment
This book retells the classic legend of King Arthur, covering key moments such as Merlin’s prophecy, the establishment of the Round Table, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers an engaging introduction to Arthurian myths with age-appropriate language and themes of courage, friendship, and leadership. Parents should note it includes traditional medieval themes of adventure and heroism without graphic content.
Why we rated Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Epics) 9LP
Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Epics) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Epics) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Epics) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Epics) explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and historical — 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 adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781417746279
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- July 2005
- Type
- Fiction