The gift-giver

Joyce Hansen

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The gift-giver

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joyce Hansen

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Doris, a ten-year-old girl, discovers the value of friendship when she befriends Amir, a new boy in her neighborhood. Their growing bond helps Doris see her family in a new light, even as it challenges her old relationships. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of change and acceptance in their community.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include friendship, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Friendship Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
27,168 words
3h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
089919852X
Pages
118
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1980
Type
Fiction
Word Count
27,168
Read-Aloud
~3h 1m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Williams, DorisDaniels, AmirFriendshipAfrican AmericansAmir DanielsDoris Williams1000blackgirlbooks