Thousand and One Chickens

Seymour Rossel

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Thousand and One Chickens

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Seymour Rossel

Illustrated by Vlad Guzner

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

The cluck of a thousand chickens fills the crisp morning air, feathers fluttering and dust swirling beneath the sun. In the small town of Chem, an ordinary family and a royal family face a surprising challenge sparked by an arrogant king. Their worlds collide in a story of unexpected connections and heartfelt lessons.

Themes

FamilyCultural HeritageCommunityReligious ThemesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a small Jewish town, this story explores themes of family, community, and humility through the lens of an event caused by a proud king. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers gentle insights into cultural heritage and the value of cooperation without intense content. Parents can expect a warm, accessible narrative ideal for middle-grade readers interested in stories about family and tradition.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613994002
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
November 1998
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ReligiousJewishFolkloreJewsFolklore, PolandJews, Folklore

Places

Chełm (Lublin, Poland)PolandPoland) Chełm (Lublin