It came through the wall
Tim Healey
It came through the wall
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tim Healey
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
What if a monster suddenly smashed through your bedroom wall? Imagine stepping into a world where monsters live, full of surprises and strange friends. Could you find a way to visit monsterland and make it back home safe?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows a child's imaginative adventure when a monster breaks through the wall into their bedroom. Told in engaging rhyme, it encourages creativity and exploration while remaining age-appropriate for children ages 5 to 8. The story features friendly monster themes without any frightening content.
Why we rated It came through the wall 6C
It came through the wall is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, It came through the wall works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate It came through the wall as 6C ("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, It came through the wall explores monsters, stories in rhyme, imagination, and adventure — 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 monsters, stories in rhyme, imagination.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1572552131
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Mondo Publishing
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction