Little brother
Allan Baillie
Little brother
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Allan Baillie
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Set in post-war Cambodia, Vithy faces challenges in a dangerous jungle and a world filled with mistrust as he bravely works to save his older brother. His journey is one of courage, survival, and the unbreakable bond between siblings. Through hardship and hope, Vithy discovers his own strength and the meaning of family.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, war & conflict, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0670843814
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Viking Children's Books
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 30,887
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 26m
- Text Density
- Standard