What reading level is Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1)?

Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1) by Pleasant DeSpain is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1) appropriate for?

Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1)?

Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1) is nonfiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1) have any content warnings?

Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1) has a HootRating of 8C (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 Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1)?

Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1) by Pleasant DeSpain is 80 pages.

Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1)

Pleasant DeSpain

Tales of Tricksters (The Books of Nine Lives, 1)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pleasant DeSpain

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Here's a secret: tricksters from all around the world love to play clever tricks that make you laugh and think! These nine tales sneak you into stories from faraway places like Persia and India, where nothing is quite what it seems—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

FolkloreFriendship Adventure Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This collection features nine engaging folktales about tricksters from various cultures including Persia, India, Poland, and France, aimed at early readers ages 5-8. The stories encourage cultural appreciation and critical thinking through clever plots and playful characters, making it suitable for young children without any intense content.