Peach boy

William H. Hooks

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Peach boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William H. Hooks

Bank Street Ready-to-Read: Level 3

Reading Level 2-3 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A special boy born from a giant peach brings hope to a lonely couple. Joined by his brave animal friends, he sets out on a daring adventure to protect his village from fierce oni creatures. Together, they prove that courage and friendship can overcome any challenge.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
875 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
0553076213
Pages
48
Publisher
Bantam Books for Young Readers
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
875
Read-Aloud
~6 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

FolkloreJapan

Places

Japan