What reading level is The dam?

The dam by David Almond is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The dam appropriate for?

The dam is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The dam?

The dam is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The dam have any content warnings?

The dam has a HootRating of 6LE (Light — 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 The dam?

The dam by David Almond is 32 pages.

The dam

David Almond

The dam

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Almond

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The air hums softly with the sound of a lonely fiddle echoing through empty rooms. A girl plays her music, filling a silent valley one last time before the waters rise. Can a song hold the memories of a place when everything else disappears?

Themes

Fathers and daughtersMusicFamilyNatureLoss and Hope

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated story explores themes of loss, hope, and the enduring power of music through the journey of a father and daughter revisiting a valley soon to be flooded by a dam. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it offers gentle reflections on change and memory, with no content concerns for young children.