Broken Bones
Brian Cutting
Broken Bones
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brian Cutting
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 crack of a bone feels sharp and sudden, like a loud snap inside your arm. You might see an x-ray that looks like a spooky black and white puzzle, showing exactly where the break is. But with a special cast wrapped tight, your bones start to heal, strong and steady, ready to move again.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the concept of broken bones and how they heal using casts. It uses simple language and clear images, including x-rays, to explain anatomy and the healing process in an age-appropriate way. Ideal for children ages 5 to 8 who are curious about science and their bodies.
Why we rated Broken Bones 7C
Broken Bones is written at a Level 2 reading level across 20 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Broken Bones works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Broken Bones 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, Broken Bones explores science & nature, anatomy & physiology, children, and early readers — 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 science & nature, anatomy & physiology, children.
- ✓ 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
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
- 9780780202580
- Pages
- 20
- Publisher
- Wright Group/ Mcgraw-Hill
- Published
- January 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction