The orphan

Anthony L. Manna

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The orphan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anthony L. Manna

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

A young girl living in ancient Greece faces hardships from her unkind stepfamily but finds hope and friendship with the forces of nature. With the help of Mother Nature and her animal friends, she dreams of a brighter future and a chance to meet the prince. This magical tale blends classic fairy tale charm with the beauty of the natural world.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

41 pages
1,854 words
12m read-aloud
ISBN
9780375866913
Pages
41
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,854
Read-Aloud
~12 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Fairy TalesFolklore