Tell Me a Story, Dad (Voyages)

Peter Durkin

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Tell Me a Story, Dad (Voyages)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Durkin

Illustrated by Mitch Vane

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 flip the bedtime story and become the storyteller? Imagine a little boy who surprises his dad by telling the tale of Little Red Riding Hood instead of listening. But will the story go the way his dad expects, or will it take a wild turn?

Themes

Humorous StoriesBedtimeFathers and SonsFamilyImagination

Quick Assessment

This charming middle-grade book features a playful exchange between a father and son at bedtime, where the son tells the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood with a humorous twist. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of imagination, family bonding, and storytelling in a lighthearted way without any concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

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
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780383039422
Publisher
Sra
Published
April 1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesBedtimeFathers and SonsStorytelling