The story tree
Tom Percival
The story tree
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tom Percival
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if a magical tree could tell stories that come to life right before your eyes? Imagine stepping into a world where fairy tales, legends, and myths leap off the pages to join you on an unforgettable adventure. But when the stories start to unravel, can you save the magic before it’s lost forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
The Story Tree by Tom Percival invites readers aged 9-12 into a captivating world where classic fairy tales and myths blend with thrilling adventure. This middle-grade fiction encourages imagination and explores themes of storytelling and courage. Suitable for children in grade 4 and above, it contains mild fantasy action without any intense or graphic content.
Why we rated The story tree 9LT
The story tree is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The story tree works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The story tree as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The story tree explores adventure, fairy tales & folklore, fantasy world-building, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fairy tales & folklore, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LT — Light — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781492665731
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Little Legends
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction