What reading level is The Silver Cow?

The Silver Cow by Susan Cooper is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Silver Cow appropriate for?

The Silver Cow is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Silver Cow?

The Silver Cow is fiction — Folklore.

Does The Silver Cow have any content warnings?

The Silver Cow has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Silver Cow?

The Silver Cow by Susan Cooper is 32 pages.

The Silver Cow

Susan Cooper

The Silver Cow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Welsh Tale

by Susan Cooper

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

What if a magical silver cow could bring endless happiness and wonder to your life? Imagine all the fun and surprises it could create! But what happens when someone tries to take away all that magic?

Themes

Fairy Tales & Folklore - EuropeanFamilyMagicFolklore

Quick Assessment

This gentle fairy tale set in Wales tells the story of a young boy who receives a magical silver cow that brings joy and good fortune. However, the boy's father struggles with the changes this magic brings, creating tension in their lives. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the story explores themes of magic, family dynamics, and consequences in a simple, age-appropriate way.