What reading level is Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires?

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires by Jose Oldenburg is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires appropriate for?

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires?

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires is fiction — Fiction.

Does Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires have any content warnings?

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires?

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires by Jose Oldenburg is 98 pages.

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires

Jose Oldenburg

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book 2 in the Leunam Tales

by Jose Oldenburg

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: there’s a crystal that shows the deepest wishes inside everyone’s heart. When Rose Marie’s mother looks into it, she only sees her lost son — but that’s only the beginning of a magical and brave journey. What happens when memories are more powerful than the present?

Themes

Fantasy World-Building FamilyGrief & LossComing of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This fantasy story follows young Rose Marie as she navigates grief and love in a kingdom where the dead become trees, sparked by a magical crystal revealing people's deepest desires. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, the book gently explores themes of loss and acceptance through a heartfelt narrative and illustrations. Parents should note the story touches on emotional topics like grief but presents them in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner.