Little Pear and his friends
Eleanor Frances Lattimore
Little Pear and his friends
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eleanor Frances Lattimore
Little Pear
The text is written at a 4th 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
Join Little Pear and his friends as they explore life in China long ago, discovering new adventures and learning valuable lessons along the way. Their charming tales bring the sights, sounds, and culture of a bygone era to life in a fun and engaging way for young readers.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0152054847
- Pages
- 129
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 13,733
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 32m
- Text Density
- Light Text