What reading level is The hangashore?

The hangashore by Geoff Butler is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The hangashore appropriate for?

The hangashore is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Disability Representation.

What genre is The hangashore?

The hangashore is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The hangashore have any content warnings?

The hangashore has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Disability Representation. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The hangashore?

The hangashore by Geoff Butler is 40 pages.

The hangashore

Geoff Butler

The hangashore

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Geoff Butler

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The salty sea breeze carries the calls of seagulls and the creak of weathered boats in the harbor. Life in the fishing village feels peaceful, but when a proud new magistrate arrives, everything starts to change. Sometimes it takes a big event to help people see what really matters deep inside their hearts.

Themes

Down syndromePeople with mental disabilitiesInterpersonal relationsMulticultural

Quick Assessment

Set in a Newfoundland fishing port, this early reader story explores the arrival of a new magistrate whose strict attitudes disrupt the community. The narrative gently addresses themes of acceptance and understanding, highlighting the value of empathy through a near-tragedy at sea. Suitable for children aged 5-8, it sensitively portrays interpersonal relationships and includes representation of characters with Down syndrome and other mental disabilities.