The Kung-Fu Almanac (Roxbury Park Books)
Frank Allen
The Kung-Fu Almanac (Roxbury Park Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frank Allen
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Punch! Kick! Spin! You’re right in the middle of a martial arts showdown, feeling the rush of energy and focus. Suddenly, a new move appears—can you master it before the next challenge?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated guide introduces young readers to the basics of martial arts and self-defense in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Written for early readers, it combines simple explanations with vibrant images to encourage physical activity and confidence. Suitable for children ages 5 to 8, it fosters an interest in discipline and movement without any violent content.
Why we rated The Kung-Fu Almanac (Roxbury Park Books) 8C
The Kung-Fu Almanac (Roxbury Park Books) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Kung-Fu Almanac (Roxbury Park Books) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The Kung-Fu Almanac (Roxbury Park Books) as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, The Kung-Fu Almanac (Roxbury Park Books) explores martial arts & self-defense, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about martial arts & self-defense, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781565657816
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Contemporary Books
- Published
- November 1997
- Type
- Fiction