The Water of Life

Barbara Rogasky

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The Water of Life

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Tale from the Brothers Grimm

by Barbara Rogasky

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Did you know that hidden in a faraway land, a young man holds a secret power that could save his father from danger? He faces tricky villains and wild adventures that test his courage and heart—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fairy Tales & FolkloreFamilyAdventureCourage

Quick Assessment

This collection of European fairy tales, translated into English, tells stories of bravery and overcoming adversity set in the Soviet Union era. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book features straightforward language and themes of family loyalty and courage without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780823409075
Pages
32
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
September 1991
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Translations Into EnglishSoviet UnionShort StoriesFairy Tales & FolkloreEuropeanSingle TitleChildren's Stories, RussianPicturebooks