The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 8), A Ghost in the Night, Delicious Pears
Zhiming Hong
The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 8), A Ghost in the Night, Delicious Pears
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Delicious Pears
by Zhiming Hong
Illustrated by Kristian Kildall
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if a ghost appeared in the night, but instead of being scary, it had a story to tell? Imagine delicious pears that hold magical secrets inside. These tales from long ago sparkle with mystery and wonder, but what will happen when the stories come alive?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This volume of The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables offers 40 beautifully crafted stories inspired by Chinese folklore and fairy tales, ideal for early readers ages 5-8. The stories combine vivid illustrations and gentle moral lessons, making them suitable for young children while also appealing to readers of all ages. Parents should note that the book embraces cultural storytelling traditions without any intense content.
Why we rated The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 8), A Ghost in the Night, Delicious Pears 7C
The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 8), A Ghost in the Night, Delicious Pears is written at a Level 2 reading level across 34 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 8), A Ghost in the Night, Delicious Pears works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 8), A Ghost in the Night, Delicious Pears as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables (Vol. 8), A Ghost in the Night, Delicious Pears explores fairy tales & folklore, anthologies, children's stories, multicultural, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fairy tales & folklore, anthologies, children's stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789575438869
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Foguang Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
- Published
- April 2000
- Type
- Fiction