The boy who grew flowers

Jennifer Wojtowicz

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The boy who grew flowers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Wojtowicz

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

The sweet scent of blooming flowers fills the air every full moon, but for Rink Bowagon, it means something even more special—flowers grow right from his skin! While others at school don’t understand, Rink’s kindness blossoms when he crafts a unique gift for someone who sees him for who he truly is.

Themes

Self-acceptanceFriendshipSchool LifeNature

Quick Assessment

This gentle story follows Rink, a boy who grows flowers from his skin each full moon and faces challenges fitting in at school. Through themes of self-acceptance and kindness, it encourages young readers to embrace their uniqueness and appreciate differences. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book contains no concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

44 pages
ISBN
1841486868
Pages
44
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Published
2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FlowersSelf-acceptanceShoesSchools