Brer Tiger and the big wind
William J. Faulkner
Brer Tiger and the big wind
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by William J. Faulkner
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
Brer Tiger thinks he's the boss of the forest, but Brer Rabbit has a trick up his sleeve that will flip everything around. This clever rabbit’s plan is so smart, even the biggest wind can’t stop it. What will happen when Brer Tiger meets his match?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This folktale introduces young readers to classic African American folklore through the cunning character of Brer Rabbit, who outsmarts the greedy Brer Tiger. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the story delivers valuable lessons about cleverness and fairness without any content concerns. The narrative supports cultural literacy and encourages critical thinking in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Brer Tiger and the big wind 7C
Brer Tiger and the big wind is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Brer Tiger and the big wind works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Brer Tiger and the big wind 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, Brer Tiger and the big wind explores folklore, african american culture, cleverness, and family stories — 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 folklore, african american culture, cleverness.
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
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
- 0688129854
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction