An album of the great wave of immigration
April Koral
An album of the great wave of immigration
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by April Koral
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The salty breeze carries the chatter of many languages, and the clatter of footsteps on a busy dock. Imagine the excitement and hope as families step off crowded ships into a new land full of promise. Their stories ripple like waves, shaping the country in ways you might never have imagined.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This pictorial book introduces young readers to the significant wave of immigration to the United States between 1890 and 1924. It uses vivid images and accessible language suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, offering a gentle exploration of historical migration. Parents should note that while the book covers historical themes, it presents them in an age-appropriate and engaging manner without graphic content.
Why we rated An album of the great wave of immigration 8C
An album of the great wave of immigration is written at a Level 3 reading level across 63 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An album of the great wave of immigration works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate An album of the great wave of immigration as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, An album of the great wave of immigration explores united states history, immigration, family, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about united states history, immigration, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0531111237
- Pages
- 63
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction