This troll, that troll
Mick Inkpen
This troll, that troll
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mick Inkpen
The text is written at a 1st 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
A mini pop-up book of trolls, with strong texts and bright colours. Mick Inkpen is the author/illustrator of "Kipper", "Penguin Small", "Threadbear", "One Bear at Bedtime" and "Jojo's Revenge" and has just won the NIBBY Award for Children's Illustrator of the Year.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated This troll, that troll Level 0
This troll, that troll is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This troll, that troll works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate This troll, that troll as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1852136073
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Fiction