The rat prince

Bridget Hodder

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The rat prince

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A New Twist on Cinderella

by Bridget Hodder

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover a clever twist on the classic Cinderella tale where the story unfolds through the eyes of both Cinderella and a rat who transforms into a coachman. This charming and humorous adventure blends magic, mischief, and a touch of romance as unlikely friends work together to change their destinies. Perfect for readers who enjoy fairy tales with a playful new perspective.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

260 pages
47,811 words
5h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
9780374302139
Pages
260
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
47,811
Lexile
830L
Read-Aloud
~5h 19m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

RatsPrincesStepfamiliesFairy TalesFairy Tales & FolkloreAdaptationsRoyalty