Hudson and the Magic Crow
Soleil Simpson
Hudson and the Magic Crow
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Soleil Simpson
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
Hudson isn’t just any farm boy—he’s about to learn a secret that only a magical crow can share. When he takes flight through the sky, he sees how much people affect the world below. This changes everything he thought he knew about nature and kindness.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle story follows Hudson, a young boy who befriends a magical crow and discovers the importance of caring for nature. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book introduces themes of environmental awareness and empathy in an accessible way. Parents should note the focus on kindness and respect for animals, with no content concerns.
Why we rated Hudson and the Magic Crow 7C
Hudson and the Magic Crow is written at a Level 2 reading level across 46 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hudson and the Magic Crow works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Hudson and the Magic Crow 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, Hudson and the Magic Crow explores nature, friendship, kindness, and children's fiction — 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 nature, friendship, kindness.
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
- 9798987850060
- Pages
- 46
- Publisher
- BOGHA Press
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction