The elephant thief

Jane Kerr

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The elephant thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Kerr

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Danny never expected to end up owning an elephant, but when he does, he's tasked with an unforgettable adventure: traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester atop his new giant friend. Along the way, their journey sparks excitement and curiosity all across the nation. It's a tale full of surprises, friendship, and the magic of unexpected adventures.

Themes

AdventureAnimalsFriendshipJourney

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

308 pages
73,913 words
8h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338188431
Pages
308
Publisher
Chicken House
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
73,913
Read-Aloud
~8h 13m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

AuctionsZoo KeepersElephantsPickpocketsEdinburghGreat Britain

Places

Edinburgh (Scotland)Great Britain