What reading level is The Tale of Timothy Mallard?

The Tale of Timothy Mallard by Stephen R. Lawhead is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Tale of Timothy Mallard appropriate for?

The Tale of Timothy Mallard is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Tale of Timothy Mallard?

The Tale of Timothy Mallard is fiction — Children's stories.

Does The Tale of Timothy Mallard have any content warnings?

The Tale of Timothy Mallard 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 Tale of Timothy Mallard?

The Tale of Timothy Mallard by Stephen R. Lawhead is 112 pages.

The Tale of Timothy Mallard

Stephen R. Lawhead

The Tale of Timothy Mallard

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Second Riverbank Story

by Stephen R. Lawhead

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you were born different from everyone else in your family? Imagine hatching from your egg only to discover your feathers are pure white, while your brothers are all brown. Timothy Mallard has to find out if being different is a blessing or a challenge—what will his unique feathers mean for his future?

Themes

AnimalsFamily Identity & Self-Discovery Friendship

Quick Assessment

The Tale of Timothy Mallard is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for children ages 9 to 12. It tells the story of a young duckling who stands out because of his white feathers and explores themes of identity and belonging. The story is gentle and appropriate for this age group, focusing on animal adventures without any intense content.