Got me a story to tell

Sylvia Mei-ling Yee, Lisa Kokin

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Got me a story to tell

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Multi-ethnic Book : Five Children Tell about Their Lives

by Sylvia Mei-ling Yee, Lisa Kokin

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in a new country? Imagine hearing stories from five kids who come from different places, each sharing their own special experiences in the United States. What secrets and surprises will their stories hold?

Themes

MulticulturalChildren of ImmigrantsBiographyFamilyIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This book features five children from diverse ethnic backgrounds sharing personal stories about their lives in the United States. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it offers insights into the immigrant experience through simple, engaging narratives. Parents should note this is a gentle exploration of cultural diversity and identity.

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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

76 pages
ISBN
9780960127818
Pages
76
Publisher
St Johns Educ Threshold Ctr
Published
1977
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

ChildrenUnited StatesChildren of ImmigrantsChildren's WritingsEmigration and Immigration

Places

United States