What reading level is Tales of an Ashanti father?

Tales of an Ashanti father by Peggy Appiah is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tales of an Ashanti father appropriate for?

Tales of an Ashanti father is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Tales of an Ashanti father?

Tales of an Ashanti father is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Tales of an Ashanti father have any content warnings?

Tales of an Ashanti father has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tales of an Ashanti father?

Tales of an Ashanti father by Peggy Appiah is 156 pages.

Tales of an Ashanti father

Peggy Appiah

Tales of an Ashanti father

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Peggy Appiah ; illustrated by Mora Dickson.

by Peggy Appiah

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Hear the soft rustle of leaves and the gentle creak of an old wooden stool as Kwaku Anansa spins his clever tales. The warm scent of earth and spices fills the air, drawing you into a world where animals talk and wisdom hides in every story. Each tale whispers secrets of the Ashanti people—stories that sparkle with laughter and lessons but leave you wondering what clever trick comes next.

Themes

FolkloreAnimalsMulticultural Family Adventure

Quick Assessment

This book offers a captivating collection of Ashanti folktales from Ghana, featuring the clever spider character Kwaku Anansa. Suitable for ages 9-12, it introduces children to African folklore with rich cultural insights and engaging storytelling. The stories are appropriate for middle-grade readers and promote curiosity about diverse traditions and moral lessons.