The Cherry-Pit Princess

Lynn Manuel

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The Cherry-Pit Princess

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lynn Manuel

Illustrated by Debbie Edlin

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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 would you do if your aunt's entire cherry crop was in danger? Aunt Allie needs help, but the trees won't stop dropping their precious cherries. Can friendship and teamwork save the day?

Themes

FriendshipFamilyCommunityProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows a group of friends who join forces to help Aunt Allie protect her Bing cherry crop. Suitable for ages 5-8, it explores themes of friendship and community support in a gentle, age-appropriate way. The narrative is straightforward and encourages cooperation without any intense conflict.

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

86 pages
ISBN
9781550501186
Pages
86
Publisher
Regina : Coteau Books
Published
October 1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesFriendshipAuntsGirlsHelping BehaviorCherryRésolution De ProblèmeComportement D'aideImaginationCerisierProblem SolvingBest FriendsRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseAmisCanadian Young Adult LiteratureChildren's LiteratureFarm Life