The Foundling

Lloyd Alexander

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The Foundling

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

And Other Tales of Prydain

by Lloyd Alexander

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

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

Six short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, a key figure in the author's five works on the Kingdom of Prydain.

Quick Assessment

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

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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
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780805080537
Pages
128
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
May 16, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FantasyAction & AdventureScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicShort StoriesFairy TalesAmerican Fantasy FictionChildren's Stories, AmericanFantasy FictionPrydainAdventure and Adventurers