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The Monkey's Paw

W. W. Jacobs (1902)

A staple classroom horror story for discussing foreshadowing, irony, and moral consequence.

Quick Facts

  • Grade band: Middle School (6–8)
  • Maturity: 6
  • Reading stats:
  • Accessible — FKGL: 1.8 | 1,408 Words
  • Abridged — FKGL: 2.8 | 2,808 Words
  • Original — FKGL: 5.2 | 3,951 Words
  • Access status: Requires unlock