What reading level is Tal?

Tal by Paul Fenimore Cooper is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tal appropriate for?

Tal is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

Tal is fiction — Children's stories, American.

Does Tal have any content warnings?

Tal has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tal?

Tal by Paul Fenimore Cooper is 305 pages.

Tal

Paul Fenimore Cooper

Tal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

His Marvelous Adventures with Noom-Zor-Noom

by Paul Fenimore Cooper

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The soft crunch of leaves underfoot and the crisp scent of pine fill the air as Tal, a small orphan boy, steps into a world unlike any other. Beside him, the gentle bray of Millitinkle the talking donkey and the calm wisdom of Noom-Zor-Noom guide him through magical lands. Together, they face wonders and challenges that stir the heart and spark the imagination.

Themes

Fairy talesOrphansFriendship AdventureStorytelling

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Tal, a young orphan, on a captivating journey to the enchanting land of Troom. Alongside a wise old man and a talking donkey, Tal learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and storytelling. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild fantasy adventure without intense conflict, making it appropriate for this age group.