Edmond
Astrid Desbordes
Edmond
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the Thing
by Astrid Desbordes
Illustrated by Boutavant, Marc, illustrator
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
Edmond is the bravest little friend you'll meet, facing a scary creature with glossy hair and a sharp beak! Together with George Owl, he shows that courage can turn fear into friendship. Discover why standing up matters more than running away.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to themes of friendship and courage through the story of Edmond and George Owl as they face a mysterious creature. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages bravery and empathy in a gentle, engaging way without frightening details. The story is perfect for early readers exploring fictional adventures with animals.
Why we rated Edmond 6LE
Edmond is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Edmond works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Edmond as 6LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Edmond explores friendship, courage, animals, and 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 friendship, courage, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
- 9781592702176
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion Books
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction