How to Heal a Broken Wing

Bob Graham

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How to Heal a Broken Wing

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bob Graham

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

The text is written at a 1st 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

Will is the kindest kid you’ll ever meet—he finds a tiny bird with a broken wing and decides to help it fly again. With gentle hands and a hopeful heart, he shows what true caring means. But will his new feathered friend ever soar high in the sky once more?

Themes

FamilyFriendshipAnimalsCompassionNature

Quick Assessment

This gentle story follows a young boy named Will who discovers an injured bird and nurtures it back to health. Ideal for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book explores themes of compassion, responsibility, and the natural world with simple, tender prose and illustrations. There is no intense content, making it suitable for young children learning about empathy and care.

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
ISBN
9780763639037
Pages
40
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Published
August 26, 2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamilyBirdsWildlife RescueHealingHeilungWildlife ConservationHaustaubeBedtimeRescue Work