Cover of Skin and Other Stories

Skin and Other Stories

by Roald Dahl

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Dive into a collection of eleven thrilling tales where clever twists and unexpected surprises await. From secrets hidden in plain sight to priceless treasures inked on skin, these stories reveal the extraordinary hiding within the ordinary. Prepare for suspense and wit that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureHumor

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Realistic Violence Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0141310340
Pages
226
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,306

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

cruise shipsbetting poolscaregiversdementiashort storyprefectshorrorblack comedyfictiondetectivesalibiYoung Adult FictionJuvenile FictionEnglish Short storiesShort storiesTeen & Young Adult FictionWorld War IWorld War IIbeggingEnglish Young adult fictionChildren's fictionChildren's stories

People

DrioliChaim SoutineJosienarratorMary MaloneyPatrick MaloneyKlausnerWilliam PerkinsBruce FoxleyWilliam BotibolClaud

Places

ParisCéretLe HavreBristol HotelCannesBuenos AiresAfrica