Ring of gold
Peggy Appiah
Ring of gold
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peggy Appiah
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you and your friends could change your whole village by finding tiny bits of gold? Adwoa and Kwabena don’t have money for books, so they get creative—searching riverbanks, collecting honey, and baking cakes to raise funds. But when a mysterious gold ring appears, everything could change forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows two Ghanaian children, Adwoa and Kwabena, as they work together to raise money for books in their village through various small ventures. The story explores themes of community effort, resourcefulness, and cross-cultural friendship, appropriate for ages 9 to 12. There is no intense content, making it suitable for young readers interested in stories about perseverance and teamwork.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0233967869
- Pages
- 157
- Publisher
- Deutsch
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction