What reading level is The Book of the Dun Cow?

The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Book of the Dun Cow appropriate for?

The Book of the Dun Cow is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety, Religious Themes.

What genre is The Book of the Dun Cow?

The Book of the Dun Cow is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Book of the Dun Cow have any content warnings?

The Book of the Dun Cow has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety, Religious Themes. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Book of the Dun Cow?

The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin is 256 pages.

The Book of the Dun Cow

Walter Wangerin

The Book of the Dun Cow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter Wangerin

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Did you know that long ago, animals could talk and a brave rooster named Chauntecleer ruled the land? But hidden beneath the earth, a terrible monster called Wyrm is starting to break free. And that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingChristian LifeAdventureGood vs. Evil

Quick Assessment

This allegorical fantasy novel by Walter Wangerin explores themes of good versus evil through the story of a rooster named Chauntecleer who leads a kingdom of talking animals. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines Christian symbolism with literary storytelling and contains some dark themes related to the battle against evil. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers ready for thoughtful and imaginative fiction.