Kisses on the wind
Lisa Moser
Kisses on the wind
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Moser
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
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780763631109
- Pages
- 33
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction