Food; Ages 7 - 9 (Reading for Information Pack)
David Wray
Food; Ages 7 - 9 (Reading for Information Pack)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Food
by David Wray
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
Crunch! The sound of fresh apples being picked fills the air, and the sweet smell of ripe fruit drifts all around. Imagine discovering where your favorite foods come from and the journey they take to your plate — it’s a story that connects farms, oceans, and kitchens in a delicious adventure.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to the origins of food through engaging, age-appropriate nonfiction texts paired with structured activities to support reading and writing skills. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it covers topics like farming, fisheries, and food science while encouraging ethical thinking about food sources. The content is gentle and informative, ideal for early readers exploring the world around them.
Why we rated Food; Ages 7 - 9 (Reading for Information Pack) 7C
Food; Ages 7 - 9 (Reading for Information Pack) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 22 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Food; Ages 7 - 9 (Reading for Information Pack) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Food; Ages 7 - 9 (Reading for Information Pack) 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Food; Ages 7 - 9 (Reading for Information Pack) explores food science, farming, fisheries & forestry, social topics & ethical issues, and science & nature — 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 food science, farming, fisheries & forestry.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
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
- 9780439016230
- Pages
- 22
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- November 19, 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction