One Plastic Bag
Miranda Paul
One Plastic Bag
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
by Miranda Paul
Millbrook Picture Books
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
When plastic bags piled up and harmed her village, Isatou Ceesay decided to turn trash into treasure. She gathered the bags and crafted them into beautiful, useful items, helping both the environment and her community. This uplifting story shows how one person's creativity can inspire change and protect the planet.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781467716086
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Millbrook Press TM
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 830
- Lexile
- 570L
- Read-Aloud
- ~6 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy