What reading level is The jungle book?

The jungle book by Rudyard Kipling is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is The jungle book?

The jungle book is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Great Illustrated Classics series.

How many pages is The jungle book?

The jungle book by Rudyard Kipling is 238 pages (approximately 18,640 words).

The jungle book

Rudyard Kipling

The jungle book

Q: What age is The jungle book appropriate for?

The jungle book is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Abuse, Physical/Safety: Physical Danger, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury.

Q: Does The jungle book have any content warnings?

The jungle book has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Abuse, Physical/Safety: Physical Danger, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rudyard Kipling

Great Illustrated Classics

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A young boy named Mowgli grows up deep in the Indian jungle, learning the ways of the wild from wolves, bears, and other creatures. His journey is full of thrilling challenges, friendships, and the quest to find where he truly belongs. Along the way, he faces dangers both from animals and humans, discovering courage and loyalty in the heart of the wilderness.

Themes

AdventureAnimalsFamily Survival Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: abuse. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Abuse Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Physical/Safety: Mild Peril Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?