Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.4
Points
6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
38311
Points per Word
0.000157
Page Count
221
Points per Page
0.027149
Description
Shen of the Sea: Chinese Stories for Children is a collection of traditional Chinese folk tales retold for middle-grade readers. The stories feature a variety of characters including children, dragons, magicians, emperors, and wise elders who encounter magical events and moral dilemmas. Set in ancient and rural China, the narratives explore themes such as wisdom, courage, and the relationship between humans and supernatural beings.