The boy who fell into a book
Alan Ayckbourn
The boy who fell into a book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alan Ayckbourn
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Kevin doesn’t just read stories—he jumps right into them! When told to stop reading his detective book, he suddenly finds himself side by side with Rockfist Slim, facing adventures from fairy tales to classic novels. What happens when the lines between reality and story blur? That’s when the real excitement begins.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This imaginative middle-grade novel follows Kevin, a boy who magically enters the worlds of various books, blending classic literature with adventure and fantasy. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages a love of reading while exploring familiar stories in new ways. The story contains mild peril and fantasy violence but remains appropriate for its target audience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0571203345
- Pages
- 108
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber Limited
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction