Broken wings will fly

Mick Blackistone

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Broken wings will fly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mick Blackistone

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of leaves and the gentle lapping of waves fill the air as Sally and her dog Tucker sit quietly on a grassy hill. Sally watches her friends sailing, feeling a mix of hope and frustration deep inside her heart. But when she meets a brave new friend and discovers a tiny duck with a broken wing, her world begins to change in ways she never imagined.

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction story for early readers explores themes of disability, resilience, and friendship through the eyes of Sally, a young girl in a wheelchair. Appropriate for ages 5-8, it sensitively addresses feelings of frustration and hope while highlighting the importance of support and determination. Parents should note the book’s positive portrayal of overcoming challenges and its focus on empathy.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
0870334395
Pages
32
Publisher
Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

People With DisabilitiesWheelchairsSailingGirls