The Great Royal Race (Another Sommer-Time Story Series)

Carl Sommer

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The Great Royal Race (Another Sommer-Time Story Series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carl Sommer

Illustrated by Dick Westbrook

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st 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

Who will win the Great Royal Race for Princess Elizabeth's hand? Three suitors arrive: charming Simon, strong Thomas, and kind-hearted John who helps an old man stuck in the mud. But can a race truly reveal who has the truest heart?

Themes

Love & RomanceRoyaltySocial Issues - ValuesFriendshipPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Princess Elizabeth as she must choose among three suitors through a royal race designed to test their character. The tale emphasizes perseverance, caring, and trustworthiness, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8. Parents should know it contains themes of romance and social values presented in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

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

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
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9781575375571
Pages
48
Publisher
Advance Publishing
Published
April 1, 2003
Type
Fiction
Language
ES

Genres

Subjects

Love & RomanceRoyaltySocial IssuesValues