The troubled village

Simon Henwood

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The troubled village

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Simon Henwood

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Here’s a secret: a piece of the sky has fallen right onto Troubled Village! The villagers are always competing, but now they must work together to fix the sky. And that’s only the beginning of their amazing adventure.

Themes

CooperationFriendshipCommunity

Quick Assessment

This early reader story explores themes of cooperation as the competitive residents of Troubled Village face an unusual challenge when a piece of the sky falls onto their home. It is suitable for children ages 5 to 8 and encourages positive social skills without any concerning content.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

26 pages
ISBN
0374377804
Pages
26
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CooperativenessDonna Harsh CollectionCooperationEnglish AuthorEnglish IllustratorCommunity Life