The bad-luck penny

Jane O'Connor

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The bad-luck penny

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane O'Connor

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

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you found a shiny penny that could grant your wishes? Imagine wishing for fun and adventure, only to have things go a little... wrong. How will you fix the magic before it's too late?

Themes

WishesMagicFriendshipProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows a young boy who discovers a magical penny that grants wishes, but not always in the way he expects. It explores themes of consequences and problem-solving suitable for ages 5-8, with gentle humor and light magical elements.

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9780448412542
Pages
48
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Subjects

WishesMagic