The clever monkey

Rob Cleveland

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The clever monkey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Folktale from West Africa

by Rob Cleveland

Reading Level 2 Unrated Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd 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

A West African tale in which two cats argue over some cheese, and a clever monkey, who offers to help, manages to get most of the cheese for himself.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

36 pages
ISBN
0874838010
Pages
36
Publisher
august house
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FolkloreAfrica, WestMonkeysTricksterAfrican FolktaleTrickstersAfricaWest

Places

West Africa