Tale of Tommy Fox
Arthur Scott Bailey
Tale of Tommy Fox
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Arthur Scott Bailey
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crisp rustle of leaves under tiny paws fills the forest air as Tommy Fox sneaks through the woods. The scent of pine and fresh earth surrounds him, guiding his playful steps on a new adventure. Amid the quiet whispers of the trees, Tommy’s curious heart leads to surprises that warm your spirit.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader follows Tommy Fox and his woodland friends through delightful adventures that blend fun with gentle lessons about respect for nature and good morals. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, the stories are accessible for grade 3 reading levels and emphasize kindness, curiosity, and the natural world. Parents can expect wholesome content with no intense themes, ideal for young children just beginning to explore chapter books.
Why we rated Tale of Tommy Fox 8C
Tale of Tommy Fox is written at a Level 3 reading level across 70 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tale of Tommy Fox works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Tale of Tommy Fox as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Tale of Tommy Fox explores friendship, family, adventure, and nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781649652591
- Pages
- 70
- Publisher
- New West Press
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction