The troubled village
Simon Henwood
The troubled village
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Simon Henwood
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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0374377804
- Pages
- 26
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction