The purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

Mark Twain

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The purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mark Twain

Illustrated by Stead, Erin E., illustrator

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Johnny, a boy who can talk to animals, embarks on an exciting adventure to find and save Prince Oleomargarine, who has been mysteriously taken away. Along the way, Johnny encounters magical creatures and faces challenges that test his courage and kindness. This imaginative tale invites readers into a world where friendship and bravery make all the difference.

Themes

AdventureFriendshipFantasy World-BuildingHuman-animal communicationFairy talesKidnapping

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

151 pages
9,124 words
1h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
9780553523225
Pages
151
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
9,124
Lexile
740L
Read-Aloud
~1h 1m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Fairy TalesKidnappingAnimalsPrincesHuman-animal CommunicationHumorous StoriesKings, Queens, RulersHuman-animal RelationshipsKingsQueensRulersEtc