The wind in the willows
Kenneth Grahame
The wind in the willows
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kenneth Grahame
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Four animal friends—Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger—embark on lively adventures along a peaceful riverbank in the English countryside. Their stories reveal the joys and challenges of friendship, bravery, and home. Together, they explore the beauty and surprises of nature while learning valuable life lessons.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1577658086
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Abdo Publishing Company
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 18,059
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 0m
- Text Density
- Light Text