Wishbone classics
Sir Walter Scott
Wishbone classics
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Ivanhoe
by Sir Walter Scott
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
Let television's canine hero Wishbone be your tour guide! Meet Ivanhoe, a noble and courageous knight. After bravely serving in the Crusades, he returns to England and becomes entangled in a series of adventures. With the help of Robin Hood and the mysterious Black Knight, Ivanhoe tries to rescue his love, the beautiful Lady Rowena, from her Norman captors. Later, he fights the evil Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert to save the life of a friend. Will Ivanhoe be victorious over his enemies? To find out, journey back to the time of knights, castles, and thrilling tournaments in the medieval story of heroic Ivanhoe!
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Wishbone classics Level 0
Wishbone classics is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 125 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wishbone classics works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Wishbone classics as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0061064998
- Pages
- 125
- Publisher
- HarperEntertainment
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction