The Adventures of King Arthur (Young Reading, 2)

Angela Wilkes

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The Adventures of King Arthur (Young Reading, 2)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela Wilkes

Illustrated by Peter Dennis

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

King Arthur wasn’t just any boy—he was the only one who could pull a magical sword from a stone! His sword, Excalibur, made him a true king, but that’s just the start of his incredible adventures with brave knights and powerful magic. Discover why his story has inspired heroes for centuries.

Quick Assessment

This book offers a simplified retelling of the classic Arthurian legends tailored for early readers aged 5 to 8. It introduces key characters and iconic moments such as pulling the sword from the stone and the magic of Excalibur in accessible language. The stories focus on themes of bravery, leadership, and friendship, making it suitable for young children with no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — 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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780794504472
Pages
64
Publisher
Usborne Books
Published
June 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Legends, Myths, & FablesEnglandArthurian RomancesArthurianKnights and KnighthoodFolkloreBeginnerAdaptationsArthurKing

People

Arthur King

Places

Great Britain