Hole in the Sun
Dave Sargent
Hole in the Sun
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Beyond "The End"
by Dave Sargent
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
What if a mysterious figure named Hashtahli could see everything you do through a secret hole in the sun? Talulah knows he watches her every move, but what will he think when he learns about her biggest wish? Could her dream change everything?
Quick Assessment
Hole in the Sun is a chapter book suitable for early readers aged 5-8. It explores themes related to Native American culture, specifically the Choctaw tribe, through an engaging fictional story. The book is age-appropriate and introduces young readers to cultural elements while sparking imagination.
Why we rated Hole in the Sun 7C
Hole in the Sun is written at a Level 2 reading level across 42 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hole in the Sun works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Hole in the Sun 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, Hole in the Sun explores multicultural, adventure, family, and coming of age — 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 multicultural, adventure, family.
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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781567639049
- Pages
- 42
- Publisher
- Ozark Publishing
- Published
- May 30, 2003
- Type
- Fiction