Kaline Klattermaster's Tree House

Haven Kimmel

Cover of Kaline Klattermaster's Tree House

Kaline Klattermaster's Tree House

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Haven Kimmel

Illustrated by Peter Brown

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Kaline Klattermaster feels the world shifting as his dad is away and his mom struggles to keep things running smoothly. To find comfort, he escapes to his magical tree house filled with quirky friends and finds unexpected support from his unusual neighbor, Mr. Putnaminski. Together, they help Kaline navigate his feelings and stand up to challenges like bullying with courage.

Themes

FamilyImagination & PlayEmotions & FeelingsBullyingFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include emotional: divorce & family change, emotional: bullying, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Bullying Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
20,164 words
2h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
9780689874024
Pages
160
Publisher
Atheneum
Published
February 5, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,164
Read-Aloud
~2h 14m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

FamilyParentsImagination & PlaySocial IssuesEmotions & FeelingsBullyingBulliesDivorceNeighborsSchoolsImagination