Straw into gold
by Gary D. Schmidt
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Two brave boys embark on a daring journey to rescue those in danger and encounter a mysterious queen whose child was taken long ago by the cunning Rumpelstiltskin. Along the way, they uncover secrets that could change everything and learn the true cost of greed. Their adventure weaves magic and courage in a tale where hope shines brightest in the darkest times.
Representation & Themes
Fairy talesAdventureFriendshipFamily
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 Emotional: Loss & Grief Social: Greed
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0618056017
- Pages
- 172
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 50,088
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Fairy tales.Greed -- Fiction.