Remember the Secret
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Remember the Secret
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Illustrated by Heather Preston
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
Soft whispers float through the quiet room, carrying stories from a place beyond. Suzy feels a gentle warmth, like a hug from the sky, as she remembers her friend who has gone to a special home above. It’s a feeling that fills her heart with both sadness and peace.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle fiction introduces young readers to themes of loss and spirituality through the eyes of Suzy, a child who understands the concept of heaven and the meaning of her friend's passing. Appropriate for ages 5-8, the story offers comfort and encourages conversations about death in a sensitive and age-appropriate way. Parents should be aware that the book includes religious themes and addresses the topic of death in a comforting context.
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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Loss & Grief.
Thematically, Remember the Secret explores family, emotional, spirituality, and children — 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 family, emotional, spirituality.
Maybe not for
- ! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.
- ! 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.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781883672799
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Celestial Arts
- Published
- April 1998
- Type
- Fiction