The beast of Lor
Clyde Robert Bulla
The beast of Lor
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clyde Robert Bulla
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
Have you ever wondered what happens when a young boy from an ancient British tribe meets a mysterious beast from faraway lands? Imagine an African elephant wandering into a world of old legends and new friendships. What secrets will they uncover together?
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction story follows a young boy from an ancient British tribe who encounters an African elephant, blending elements of history with imaginative storytelling. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, the book introduces themes of friendship and cultural curiosity in a gentle, age-appropriate manner. There is no intense content, making it a safe and engaging read for young children.
Why we rated The beast of Lor 8C
The beast of Lor is written at a Level 3 reading level across 54 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The beast of Lor works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The beast of Lor as 8C ("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 beast of Lor explores historical, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0690013779
- Pages
- 54
- Publisher
- Ty Crowell Company
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction