An eagle's feather
Minfong Ho
An eagle's feather
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Based on a Story by the Philippine Eagle Foundation
by Minfong Ho
The text is written at a 1st 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
Kalayaan the eagle struggles to fly after being hurt by a hunter's arrow. Villagers rush to help, but will Kalayaan ever soar free again? Something amazing is about to happen in the forest...
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Kalayaan, a Great Philippine Eagle, who is rescued after being injured by a hunter. It highlights the important conservation work of the Philippine Eagle Foundation and promotes awareness of wildlife protection. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently introduces themes of animal rescue and environmental care without graphic content.
Why we rated An eagle's feather 6LE
An eagle's feather is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An eagle's feather works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate An eagle's feather as 6LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, An eagle's feather explores wildlife rescue, eagles, juvenile fiction, conservation, and friendship — 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 wildlife rescue, eagles, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781943645237
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Cornell Lab Publishing Group
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction