Oh, Kojo! How could you!

Verna Aardema

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Oh, Kojo! How could you!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

an Ashanti tale

by Verna Aardema

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

What if you had to find someone you’ve never met to save your best friend’s life? Imagine traveling to a faraway land filled with stories and secrets to find the perfect helper. But what if time is running out and every moment counts?

Themes

FamilyFolkloreMulticulturalHopeMedical Journey

Quick Assessment

This story follows Mike August as he embarks on a heartfelt journey to find David's natural parents in hopes of a kidney transplant to save his life. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it introduces themes of family, hope, and cultural folklore from the Ashanti people of Ghana. The book handles serious topics with sensitivity, making it appropriate for young children without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
0803704496
Pages
32
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Published
1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AshantiFolkloreGhanaParent and ChildFolklore, Africa, West

Places

Ghana