My Name Is Rose
Rose Doinron
My Name Is Rose
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rose Doinron
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Have you ever wondered what makes a name truly special? Imagine a young girl named Rose who sets out to discover the magic hidden in her own name. What secrets will she find along the way?
Quick Assessment
My Name Is Rose is a gentle fiction story aimed at early readers ages 5-8, focusing on themes of identity and self-discovery. The book uses simple language suitable for Grade 3 reading level and encourages children to think about the meaning behind their names in a warm and engaging way.
Why we rated My Name Is Rose 8LE
My Name Is Rose is written at a Level 3 reading level across 57 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Name Is Rose works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate My Name Is Rose as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, My Name Is Rose explores identity & self-discovery, family, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about identity & self-discovery, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780920013076
- Pages
- 57
- Publisher
- East End Literacy Press
- Published
- October 1987
- Type
- Fiction