Tales of a Dead King

Walter Dean Myers

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Tales of a Dead King

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter Dean Myers

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

When two young friends discover a secret plan to steal treasures from an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and courage. Together, they must outsmart those who seek to take what doesn't belong to them and protect history's greatest secrets.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

89 pages
20,750 words
2h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
0153003758
Pages
89
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Published
January 1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,750
Read-Aloud
~2h 18m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesArchaeologyDetective and Mystery StoriesEgypt

Places

Egypt