The stuff of legend
Mike Raicht
The stuff of legend
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The dark
by Mike Raicht
The text is written at a 3rd 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
When a boy finds himself facing the scary Boogeyman, his brave toys come to life to help save the day. Together, they embark on a daring adventure to protect him from the shadows lurking in the night. It's a thrilling tale of courage and friendship that shows how imagination can conquer fear.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The stuff of legend 8LE
The stuff of legend is written at a Level 3 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 8,126 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The stuff of legend works for readers up to grade 5.0.
Read aloud, The stuff of legend takes about 54 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate The stuff of legend as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, The stuff of legend explores friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780345521002
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 8,126
- Read-Aloud
- ~54 min
- Text Density
- Light Text