I Remember Miss Perry
Pat Brisson
I Remember Miss Perry
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Pat Brisson
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Miss Perry wasn’t just any teacher—she was the heart of the classroom, even after she was gone. Stevie and his friends hold onto her special wish every day, making sure her kindness never fades. Their memories show how one person can change so many lives.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle story explores the impact of grief and remembrance through the eyes of young children coping with the loss of their beloved teacher, Miss Perry. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively addresses themes of death and healing in a school setting, helping children understand and express their feelings.
Why we rated I Remember Miss Perry 6ME
I Remember Miss Perry is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I Remember Miss Perry works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate I Remember Miss Perry as 6ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, I Remember Miss Perry explores grief, family, friendship, schools, and teachers — 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 grief, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 0803729812
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Dial
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction