What reading level is Our raspberry jam?

Our raspberry jam by David F. Marx is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Our raspberry jam appropriate for?

Our raspberry jam is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Our raspberry jam?

Our raspberry jam is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Rookie Reader series.

Does Our raspberry jam have any content warnings?

Our raspberry jam has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Our raspberry jam?

Our raspberry jam by David F. Marx is 31 pages (approximately 188 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Our raspberry jam

David F. Marx

Our raspberry jam

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David F. Marx

Rookie Reader

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

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

A young girl enjoys the sweet taste of raspberry jam made by her family, cherishing the special moments they shared while creating it together. The story celebrates the joy of cooking and family bonding through a delicious treat.

Themes

FamilyCookeryFoodFiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Our raspberry jam 7C

Our raspberry jam is written at a Level 2 reading level across 31 pages (approximately 188 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Our raspberry jam works for readers up to grade 4.0.

Read aloud, Our raspberry jam takes about 1 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Our raspberry jam as 7C ("Clear") 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, Our raspberry jam explores family, cookery, food, and fiction — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, cookery, food.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 15 more books in the Rookie Reader series.