The Kingfisher treasury of funny stories
Andrew Matthews
The Kingfisher treasury of funny stories
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Andrew Matthews
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
Laughter bursts from the page as a boy tries to outsmart a mischievous parrot, but suddenly the bird grabs his hat and flies away! Just when you think things can't get funnier, a new surprise twists the tale. Who will win the battle of wits next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection features sixteen humorous stories from authors worldwide, designed to engage children ages 9 to 12 with lighthearted and entertaining narratives. The stories use everyday situations and playful twists to encourage reading for fun and laughter. Appropriate for middle-grade readers, it contains gentle humor without any mature themes.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780753410257
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction