Three bands
Who is the story for?
It is the one setting that changes the writing itself, so it is worth a minute of thought before you start a book.
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Ages 3-5
Short chapters, simple sentences and a lot of repetition, for a child who is being read to rather than reading.
150 to 250 words a chapter
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Ages 6-8
Longer chapters with a proper plot, for a child reading along or starting to read alone.
250 to 400 words a chapter
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Ages 9-12
Real chapters, with subplots and characters who change, for a confident reader.
400 to 600 words a chapter