The Whistling Tree by Audrey Penn Softcover

Audrey Penn

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The Whistling Tree by Audrey Penn Softcover

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Audrey Penn

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

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Penny discovers a magical wooden headboard carved by her great-grandfather that holds a secret about her Cherokee heritage. This isn’t just any story—it’s about a special gift from The Great Spirit that changes everything. Find out why Penny’s family history matters more than she ever imagined.

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction book introduces young readers to Cherokee culture through the story of Penny, who learns about her heritage and a special family gift connected to The Great Spirit. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it offers themes of identity and family history with no intense content, making it an enriching and age-appropriate read.

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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

36 pages
ISBN
9780439719674
Pages
36
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc.
Published
2003
Type
Fiction

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