What reading level is The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books)?

The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) by Terry Deary is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

Does The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) have any content warnings?

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

The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) by Terry Deary is 60 pages (approximately 3,313 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

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

Terry Deary

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 8C 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.

Why we rated The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) 8C

The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 60 pages (approximately 3,313 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) works for readers up to grade 5.5.

Read aloud, The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) takes about 22 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, The Prince, the Cook And the Cunning King (Read-It! Chapter Books) explores history, royalty, adventure, and juvenile historical fiction — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, royalty, adventure.