Do you smell smoke?

Cindy Leaney

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Do you smell smoke?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story about Safety with Fire

by Cindy Leaney

Reading Level 1-2 6LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st 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

What if you saw smoke rising from your neighbor's yard? Imagine hearing the crackling sound and smelling the burning air just in time to stop a fire from spreading! Emily and Makayla must act fast to keep everyone safe, but will they make it in time?

Themes

Fire PreventionSafetyFriendship

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Emily and Makayla as they spot smoke in their neighbor’s yard and take quick action to prevent a fire disaster. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book introduces important lessons about fire safety and prevention in a gentle, accessible way. The story encourages awareness and responsibility without frightening young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781589527416
Pages
32
Publisher
Rourke Publishing (FL)
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fire ExtinctionFire PreventionSafetyLifesaving at FiresFire Fighting