Pharmacy in the forest
Fred Powledge
Pharmacy in the forest
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Fred Powledge
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Explore the hidden world of healing plants growing wild in nature, discovering how they are located and studied to unlock their powerful medical secrets. Journey through forests and fields to learn about the natural sources of medicine and the science behind their use.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689808631
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 9,789
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 5m
- Text Density
- Standard