The summer my father was ten
by Pat Brisson
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th 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
A young boy listens as his dad shares a childhood tale about accidentally ruining a neighbor's garden and learning the importance of saying sorry. Through this heartfelt story, the boy discovers how honesty can help fix mistakes and bring people closer. Perfect for early readers, it highlights the special bond between fathers and sons.
Representation & Themes
Fathers and sonsHonesty
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 1563974355
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Boyds Mills Press
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,189
Genres
Fathers and sons
Subjects
Fathers and sons -- Fiction.Honesty -- Fiction.HonestyJuvenile fictionFathers and sonsFictionFather-daughter relationshipChildren's fictionGardens, fictionHonesty, fictionBoys, fictionResponsiblity