Reunion

Roger Essley

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Reunion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roger Essley

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Jon flips through a dusty box of old photos at his grandma’s cottage and suddenly, he’s inside one of the pictures! Now, he’s not just looking at the past—he’s living it. What will Jon discover in this frozen moment of time?

Themes

PhotographsSpace and timeFamily

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction story follows a young boy named Jon who, while exploring old photographs at his grandmother’s summer cottage, finds himself magically transported into the scenes. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book explores themes of time, memory, and family connections in a warm, imaginative way without any intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

36 pages
ISBN
0671867229
Pages
36
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PhotographsSpace and TimePhotography