Kisses on the wind

Lisa Moser

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Kisses on the wind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa Moser

Reading Level 1-2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever had to say goodbye to someone you love when everything around you is changing? Lydia watches as her parents pack their wagon for a long trip to Oregon, while her heart feels heavy leaving her grandmother behind. What will the journey bring, and will she see her grandmother again?

Themes

MovingFamilyGrandmothersFrontier and Pioneer LifeHistorical

Quick Assessment

This gentle historical fiction story follows young Lydia as her family prepares for a challenging journey to Oregon in the 1800s. It sensitively explores themes of moving, family bonds, and saying goodbye, making it suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. Parents should note the emotional emphasis on separation and adjustment to new life.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

33 pages
ISBN
9780763631109
Pages
33
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Moving, HouseholdGrandmothersFrontier and Pioneer LifeWestTo 1848Historical FictionHousehold MovingMovingHouseholdGrandparents