Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books)
Virginia L. Kroll
Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Virginia L. Kroll
Illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez
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
Here's a secret: Cristina’s favorite author is coming to town, and she’s so excited! But she also promised her brother she’d cheer for him at the Special Olympics. What will she choose? That’s only the beginning of her big decision.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader explores themes of family, promises, and making thoughtful choices, suitable for children ages 5-8. The story gently introduces the importance of keeping commitments and supporting loved ones, with an emphasis on empathy and respect. It contains no intense content and is appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books) 7LE
Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books) as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Cristina Keeps a Promise (The Way I Act Books) explores family, values, manners & etiquette, and juvenile fiction — 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, values, manners & etiquette.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
- 9780807513507
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman
- Published
- September 30, 2006
- Type
- Fiction