The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books)

Terry Deary

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The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Terry Deary

Illustrated by Helen Flook

Read-it! Chapter Books; Historical Tales

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

A clever princess sneaks into the castle's kitchen to uncover a secret plan by a servant who dreams of wearing the crown. With wit and courage, she navigates the palace halls to protect her royal family. This exciting tale brings history to life with fun and adventure!

Themes

HistoryRoyaltyAdventureJuvenile Historical Fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

60 pages
3,313 words
22m read-aloud
ISBN
1404812989
Pages
60
Publisher
Capstone
Published
August 30, 2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,313
Read-Aloud
~22 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Henry VII, 1485-1509RoyaltyHistoricalRenaissanceChapter Books1485-1603, TudorsGreat BritainTudors1485-1603