It's only goodbye
Virginia T. Gross
It's only goodbye
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Virginia T. Gross
The text is written at a 3rd 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
As ten-year-old Umberto and his father are on their way from Italy to America in 1892, the father is thrown into the ship's brig and Umberto must fend for himself.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated It's only goodbye Level 0
It's only goodbye is written at a Level 3 reading level across 54 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, It's only goodbye works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate It's only goodbye as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
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.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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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
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0140344098
- Pages
- 54
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction