Ima Toothlusa Is My Name
J. Judd Brock
Ima Toothlusa Is My Name
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J. Judd Brock
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 your family had a magical secret passed down for generations? Imagine being Ima Toothlusa, the fourth-generation Tooth Fairy, tasked with collecting teeth and spreading smiles. But when a tricky challenge appears, can Ima use her fairy powers to save the day?
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader introduces young children to the whimsical world of Ima Toothlusa, a fourth-generation Tooth Fairy, through simple language and engaging storytelling appropriate for ages 5 to 8. The story combines elements of fairy tales and humor, encouraging imagination and a love for reading without any concerning content. It’s a lighthearted, magical adventure perfect for early literacy development.
Why we rated Ima Toothlusa Is My Name 7C
Ima Toothlusa Is My Name is written at a Level 2 reading level across 38 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ima Toothlusa Is My Name works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Ima Toothlusa Is My Name 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, Ima Toothlusa Is My Name explores fairy tales & folklore, humor, family, adventure, and early reader 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fairy tales & folklore, humor, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
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
3/10A 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
- 9781598792478
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- Lifevest Publishing, Inc.
- Published
- February 2007
- Type
- Fiction