Remember the secret
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Remember the secret
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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
The gentle rustle of leaves fills the air, carrying a soft whisper of memories. Suzy feels the warmth of her friend's smile even though they are gone. Sometimes, understanding something so big can feel like a quiet hug for your heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle fictional story explores a young child's understanding of death and grief through the eyes of Suzy, who has a comforting sense of spirituality. Intended for early readers ages 5-8, it addresses complex emotions in a tender and age-appropriate manner, helping children approach the topic of loss with sensitivity.
Why we rated Remember the secret 7LE
Remember the secret is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Remember the secret works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Remember the secret as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Remember the secret explores grief, attitude to death, and family — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about grief, attitude to death, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0890873321
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Celestial Arts
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Fiction