Flicts
Ziraldo.
Flicts
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ziraldo.
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
Flicts isn’t just any color—it’s a color that doesn’t quite fit in with the reds, yellows, or blues. Imagine being so unique that no one knows where you belong, but that’s exactly what makes Flicts special—and shows us why being different matters.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming story explores themes of perseverance, acceptance, and the emotions of fear and loneliness through the tale of Flicts, a unique color that doesn’t fit into the typical spectrum. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, it encourages children to embrace differences and understand feelings of isolation in a gentle, poetic way.
Why we rated Flicts 7C
Flicts is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flicts works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Flicts 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety, Loneliness, Emotional: Acceptance of Differences.
Thematically, Flicts explores perseverance, acceptance, emotional growth, color, 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 perseverance, acceptance, emotional growth.
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.
Content Flags
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
- 9788506504680
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Companhia Melhoramentos De Sao
- Published
- February 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- ES