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The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi (Tashi series)

Anna Fienberg

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The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi (Tashi series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anna Fienberg

Illustrated by Kim Gamble

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th 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

The crackle of fire and the whisper of ancient magic fill the air as Tashi steps into a world where anything can happen. Feel the thrill of daring adventures and meet creatures from faraway lands that spark your imagination. Every story brings a new surprise, weaving wonder and excitement that stays with you long after the last page.

Quick Assessment

This collection brings together ten engaging stories from the Tashi series, blending elements of adventure, folklore, and fantasy suitable for children ages 9-12. The tales are filled with imaginative scenarios that encourage creativity and curiosity without intense conflict or mature themes. It's a great choice for middle-grade readers who enjoy magical adventures and cultural folklore.

Why we rated The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi (Tashi series) 12C

The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi (Tashi series) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 324 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi (Tashi series) works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi (Tashi series) as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi (Tashi series) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, fairy tales & folklore, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, fairy tales & folklore.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

324 pages
ISBN
9781741148336
Pages
324
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Published
October 1, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureFairy Tales & FolkloreCountry/Ethnic-GeneralScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicCountry & EthnicFantasyTashiChildren's Stories, AustralianChild and Youth Fiction