Twenty-four robbers
Audrey Wood
Twenty-four robbers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Audrey Wood
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Twenty-four robbers aren’t what you’d expect—they’re more curious than scary! They keep coming back to one clever woman’s cottage, but she’s got a plan that surprises them all. What happens when robbers start giving instead of taking?
Quick Assessment
This early reader story features a series of twenty-four robbers who repeatedly visit a woman’s cottage, asking for more each time until the tables turn and they give something in return. It uses rhythmic jump rope rhymes to engage young readers and encourages themes of generosity and cleverness. Suitable for ages 5-8, it contains no intense content and is a lighthearted fictional tale.
Why we rated Twenty-four robbers 7C
Twenty-four robbers is written at a Level 2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Twenty-four robbers works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Twenty-four robbers as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Twenty-four robbers weaves together adventure and humor.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780859531009
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Child's Play International
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction