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Pretty Salma

A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa

by Niki Daly

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Salma is a bright girl living in Ghana who learns an important lesson about stranger danger when she visits her grandmother. Her adventure teaches young readers about being cautious while exploring the world around them. Filled with vibrant cultural details, this tale offers a fresh twist on a classic story.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeAdventure

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
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780618723454
Pages
32
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
April 15, 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,025

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Fairy talesCuentos de hadasFolkloreChildren's fictionAfrica, fiction