What reading level is Wicked Tales?

Wicked Tales by Ed Wicke is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wicked Tales appropriate for?

Wicked Tales is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Wicked Tales?

Wicked Tales is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Wicked Tales have any content warnings?

Wicked Tales has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wicked Tales?

Wicked Tales by Ed Wicke is 158 pages.

Wicked Tales

Ed Wicke

Wicked Tales

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ed Wicke

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A small gorilla outwits his hungry neighbors just as the bears discover a backward version of Goldilocks—what could go wrong? Alicroc the Alien tries to manage a wild class of four-year-olds, while a boy running away finds himself captured by trolls. Suddenly, Snow White meets the Seven Easter Bunnies, and they’re not as friendly as they seem...

Themes

HumorFairy Tales & FolkloreAnimalsAdventureJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Wicked Tales is a collection of nine humorous and imaginative short stories blending modern fairy tales and folklore, aimed at children aged 9 to 12. The stories feature playful twists on classic tales and include light fantasy elements with mild peril, suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the presence of mischievous characters and some mild tension, but the overall tone remains fun and entertaining.