Franklin and the Tin Flute

Sharon Jennings

Cover of Franklin and the Tin Flute

Franklin and the Tin Flute

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon Jennings

Illustrated by Celeste Gagnon

Kids Can Read; Franklin

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

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

Franklin learns a valuable lesson when he trades away a special tin flute that's been in his family for years. With his dad's help, he discovers the true worth of family treasures and the importance of making good choices. This heartwarming tale shows how love and understanding can fix even the trickiest problems.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
451 words
3m read-aloud
ISBN
1553378008
Pages
32
Publisher
Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Published
July 10, 2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
451
Read-Aloud
~3 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

FluteMovie TieInSocial IssuesAnimalsTurtlesBeginnerBarterFranklin