The remarkable David Wordsworth
Richard Kopley
The remarkable David Wordsworth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Richard Kopley
The text is written at a 1st 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
David Wordsworth is the master of magical word combos that turn ordinary classrooms into places of wonder! His playful imagination brings words to life in hilarious and surprising ways — showing just how powerful language can be.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader introduces young children to the joy of compound words through a humorous and imaginative classroom story. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages vocabulary development and creative thinking in an engaging, lighthearted way without any concerning content.
Why we rated The remarkable David Wordsworth 6C
The remarkable David Wordsworth is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The remarkable David Wordsworth works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate The remarkable David Wordsworth as 6C ("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 remarkable David Wordsworth explores vocabulary, humor, imagination, schools, and juvenile fiction — 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 vocabulary, humor, imagination.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781936172689
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Eifrig Pub.
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction