Cover of The purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

The purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

by Mark Twain

Illustrated by Stead, Erin E., illustrator

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Johnny, a boy who can talk to animals, embarks on an exciting adventure to find and save Prince Oleomargarine, who has been mysteriously taken away. Along the way, Johnny encounters magical creatures and faces challenges that test his courage and kindness. This imaginative tale invites readers into a world where friendship and bravery make all the difference.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFriendshipFantasy World-BuildingHuman-animal communicationFairy talesKidnapping

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Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780553523225
Pages
151
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
9,124
Lexile
740L

Subjects

Fairy talesKidnappingAnimalsPrincesHuman-animal communicationFictionHumorous storiesKings, queens, rulersChildren's fictionAnimals, fictionHuman-animal relationships, fictionKidnapping, fictionPrinces, fictionKings, queens, rulers, etc., fictionnyt:childrens-middle-grade-hardcover=2017-10-15New York Times bestsellerNew York Times reviewed