Toby Tyler Or Ten Weeks With A Circus (Classic Books on Cassettes Collection)
James Otis Kaler
Toby Tyler Or Ten Weeks With A Circus (Classic Books on Cassettes Collection)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
in large print
by James Otis Kaler
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if you ran away from home to join the circus? Imagine the thrill of performing daring tricks and meeting amazing animals, but also the challenge of finding your place under the big top. Can Toby Tyler survive ten weeks filled with wonder and unexpected hardships?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic middle-grade novel follows Toby Tyler, a boy who leaves home to join the circus, experiencing both the excitement and difficulties of circus life. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers themes of adventure, independence, and resilience, with gentle conflict appropriate for this age group. Parents should note that while the story is largely light-hearted, it does explore themes of homesickness and adjustment.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781556853791
- Pages
- 206
- Publisher
- BoD – Books on Demand
- Published
- January 30, 1995
- Type
- Fiction