The Tsunami Quilt

Anthony D. Fredericks

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The Tsunami Quilt

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Grandfather's Story

by Anthony D. Fredericks

Illustrated by Tammy Yee

Tales of Young Americans

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When a massive wave crashes into Hilo, Hawaii, young Kimo learns about the powerful event through his grandfather's stories. Together, they visit a special place each year to honor the past and remember those affected. This touching tale weaves history and family traditions in vivid colors.

Themes

FamilyMultigenerationalHistoricalCultural Tradition

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, historical. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
2,051 words
14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781585363131
Pages
40
Publisher
Tales of Young Americans
Published
May 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,051
Read-Aloud
~14 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

FamilyMultigenerationalHistoricalUnited States20th CenturyGrandfathersMemorial Rites and CeremoniesTsunamis