And Now a Word from Our Sponsor
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc
And Now a Word from Our Sponsor
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Story of the Roaring '20s Girl
by Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crackle of the radio fills the room, carrying voices and music from far away. Fran’s fingers tingle as she tunes in, dreaming of the exciting contest announced just for kids like her. As the sounds swirl around her, Fran feels the buzz of a new world opening up, full of surprises and adventure.
Quick Assessment
Set in 1920s Ohio, this story follows young Fran Parker as she and her family adapt to new inventions like the radio and airplane. The book offers early readers a glimpse into historical life while exploring themes of curiosity and change. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it contains gentle content appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated And Now a Word from Our Sponsor 7C
And Now a Word from Our Sponsor is written at a Level 2 reading level across 8 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, And Now a Word from Our Sponsor works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate And Now a Word from Our Sponsor as 7C ("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, And Now a Word from Our Sponsor explores family, historical, adventure, and coming of age — 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 family, historical, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780606141529
- Pages
- 8
- Publisher
- Demco Media
- Published
- June 1992
- Type
- Fiction