Taste & Other Tales (Longman Fiction)

Roald Dahl

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Taste & Other Tales (Longman Fiction)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roald Dahl

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

What if you could step into stories where every bite tells a secret, and every twist leaves you guessing? Imagine tasting the unexpected in tales where nothing is quite as it seems. But what happens when a simple meal turns into a puzzling challenge?

Themes

English Language LearningShort StoriesSuspenseTwist Endings

Quick Assessment

This book offers a collection of Roald Dahl's captivating short stories, adapted for upper intermediate English learners with a controlled 2000-word vocabulary. It is ideal for children aged 9-12, especially those preparing for Cambridge First Certificate exams, blending engaging fiction with language learning support. The stories contain mild suspense and clever twists, appropriate for middle-grade readers.

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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
ISBN
9780582084780
Pages
104
Publisher
Longman Publishing Group
Published
January 1993
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

English literature

Subjects

ELT Graded ReadersEnglish Language ReadersBritish and Irish FictionEnglish LanguageTextbooks for Foreign SpeakersReading ComprehensionProblems, ExercisesCollege ReadersForeign Speakers