The Missing Tooth
Yamileth Orozco
The Missing Tooth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
El diente perdido
by Yamileth Orozco
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
Apollo and Leo dash through the rustling cornfield, their hearts pounding as the scarecrow yells at them to get out! Suddenly, Leo stumbles and—ouch!—a tooth pops right out of his mouth. Now, with the tooth lost somewhere in the tall stalks, will they dare to face the scarecrow again to find it?
Quick Assessment
This bilingual English-Spanish early reader follows Apollo and Leo on an adventurous autumn walk that takes a surprising turn when Leo loses a tooth in a cornfield guarded by a protective scarecrow. The story explores themes of courage, friendship, and problem-solving appropriate for children ages 5 to 8. Parents should note the mild physical mishap and the scarecrow's initial misunderstanding, both gently portrayed.
Why we rated The Missing Tooth 7LE
The Missing Tooth is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Missing Tooth works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Missing Tooth as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Missing Tooth explores friendship, adventure, 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 friendship, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781956517712
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Great Writers Media
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction