The Promise Ring
D. J. Stutzman
The Promise Ring
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by D. J. Stutzman
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a special ring held the magic to heal someone you love? Keisuke gave his best friend Momiji a ring with a phoenix inside, said to have great healing powers. Now, with his mother very sick, Keisuke returns to ask for the ring back—but Momiji won’t give it up so easily.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Keisuke as he returns to his childhood hometown to reclaim a promise ring with legendary healing powers, hoping to save his sick mother. The book explores themes of friendship, love, and hope in the face of illness, appropriate for children ages 5-8. Parents should note the story includes emotional content related to illness and strong feelings but is handled gently.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780805973655
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Dorrance Publishing Company
- Published
- February 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction