The house in the sky

Robert D. San Souci

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The house in the sky

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Bahamian Folktale

by Robert D. San Souci

Reading Level 3-4 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

When a selfish brother tries to grab more than he deserves from a magical home filled with spirits, he soon learns a surprising lesson about fairness and kindness. This lively tale from Caribbean folklore brings fun and wisdom to young readers.

Themes

FolkloreFamilyCultural HeritageMoral Lessons

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,708 words
11m read-aloud
ISBN
0803712847
Pages
32
Publisher
Dial
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,708
Read-Aloud
~11 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

FolkloreCaribbean Area