What reading level is The red comb?

The red comb by Fernando Picó is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The red comb appropriate for?

The red comb is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is The red comb?

The red comb is fiction — Black people.

Does The red comb have any content warnings?

The red comb has a HootRating of 7MS (Moderate — Social). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The red comb?

The red comb by Fernando Picó is 46 pages.

The red comb

Fernando Picó

The red comb

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Fernando Picó

Reading Level 2 7MS Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

Did you know there’s a secret hidden in an old red comb? Two brave women in Puerto Rico are planning something daring to help a runaway slave, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Historical Social Justice Family Friendship

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction story is set in 19th-century Puerto Rico and follows two women who courageously work together to help a fugitive slave. Appropriate for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces important themes about history and bravery in an accessible way. Parents should know it touches on the serious topic of slavery but handles it sensitively for young children.