No bad news
by Kenneth Cole, Dr.
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
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
Marcus sets out for a haircut feeling upset by the troubles around his city neighborhood. But after listening to his friends share positive stories at the barbershop, he begins to notice all the wonderful things in his community on the way home. This uplifting journey turns his day around with hope and pride.
Representation & Themes
African American RepresentationCity and town lifeBarbershopsCommunityFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0807547433
- Publisher
- Prairie Paperbacks
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,386
Genres
African Americans
Subjects
City and town life -- Fiction.Barbershops -- Fiction.African Americans -- Fiction.African AmericansBarbershopsCity and town lifeFictionJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionCities and towns, fictionAfrican americans, fiction