What reading level is A Penny for a Hundred?

A Penny for a Hundred by Ethel Pochocki is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A Penny for a Hundred appropriate for?

A Penny for a Hundred is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, War & Conflict.

What genre is A Penny for a Hundred?

A Penny for a Hundred is fiction.

Does A Penny for a Hundred have any content warnings?

A Penny for a Hundred has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Penny for a Hundred?

A Penny for a Hundred by Ethel Pochocki is 32 pages.

A Penny for a Hundred

Ethel Pochocki

A Penny for a Hundred

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ethel Pochocki

Illustrated by Mary Beth Owens

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet someone from far away during a big, important time? In a quiet town in Maine, nine-year-old Clare works hard in the potato fields while new faces arrive—men from another country, brought to help with the harvest. What will happen when Clare tries to share a special Christmas tradition with her unexpected new friend?

Themes

Historical Friendship Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1944 Maine during World War II, this gentle historical fiction picture book follows nine-year-old Clare as she navigates the arrival of German POWs who assist with the potato harvest. Through Clare's determination to share a Christmas tradition with one of the prisoners, the story explores themes of friendship, empathy, and understanding across cultural divides. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, the book offers a thoughtful look at history with sensitive content appropriate for young children.