Treasury of Stories from Around the World

Linda Jennings

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Treasury of Stories from Around the World

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Linda Jennings

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 could travel the world without leaving your chair? Imagine hearing stories whispered by ancient forests, bustling cities, and faraway islands, all filled with magic, mystery, and adventure. Each tale holds a secret—will you be the one to discover what happens next?

Quick Assessment

This collection offers 17 folktales and legends from diverse cultures around the world, introducing children ages 9-12 to multicultural storytelling. The stories are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, suitable for readers in grades 4-6. There is gentle conflict and fantastical elements typical of folktales, without any intense or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

164 pages
ISBN
9780785722830
Pages
164
Publisher
Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

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