The summer my father was ten

Pat Brisson

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The summer my father was ten

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pat Brisson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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.

Themes

Fathers and sonsHonesty

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,189 words
8m read-aloud
ISBN
1563974355
Pages
32
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,189
Read-Aloud
~8 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Fathers and SonsHonestyFather-daughter RelationshipGardensBoysResponsiblity