What reading level is The nutcracker?

The nutcracker by David Clement-Davies is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The nutcracker appropriate for?

The nutcracker is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is The nutcracker?

The nutcracker is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The nutcracker have any content warnings?

The nutcracker has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The nutcracker?

The nutcracker by David Clement-Davies is 64 pages.

The nutcracker

David Clement-Davies

The nutcracker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Clement-Davies

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Did you know the nutcracker's ugly face hides a magical secret? Marie learns how to break the spell and sees him transform into a handsome prince—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fairy talesMagicTransformationFamily

Quick Assessment

This fairy tale follows Marie as she uncovers the secret behind her Christmas nutcracker's mysterious appearance and helps break a spell. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the story features gentle themes of magic and transformation without any intense content.