The tale of Urso Brunov

Brian Jacques

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The tale of Urso Brunov

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Little Father of All Bears

by Brian Jacques

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Tiny but mighty, Urso Brunov is a thumb-sized bear with a big heart who outsmarts a greedy hunter to protect his animal friends. This charming tall tale celebrates courage and cleverness in a magical animal world. Young readers will enjoy the exciting adventure and lovable characters.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

56 pages
4,430 words
30m read-aloud
ISBN
0399237623
Pages
56
Publisher
Putnam Juvenile
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
4,430
Read-Aloud
~30 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

BearsAnimalsZoosTall Tales