Tattercoats, and other folk tales

Winifred Finlay

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Tattercoats, and other folk tales

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Winifred Finlay

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

What if you could step into a world where dragons roar, giants roam, and magic hides in the shadows? Imagine hearing stories from faraway Scotland and northern England, where heroes face impossible challenges and secrets wait to be uncovered. But which tale will reveal the greatest mystery of all?

Quick Assessment

This collection features fifteen classic folktales from Scotland and northern England, including well-loved stories like The Red Etin and The Three Golden Heads. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, these tales introduce cultural folklore with engaging narratives and timeless themes. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers, with no intense content to worry about.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
4
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
ISBN
9780817855321
Pages
118
Publisher
Harvey House
Published
1977
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TalesFolklore

Places

ScotlandEngland