There's Tur-Bul-Lance up There
Frank Swaringen
There's Tur-Bul-Lance up There
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frank Swaringen
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
What if a bumpy airplane ride could turn into the most magical adventure ever? Imagine meeting three mysterious Cloud Kids who show you the secrets of friendship and believing in yourself. But when the plane shakes again, will Jeremiah be ready for the surprising lesson that’s still to come?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader follows Jeremiah, a young boy with a knack for drawing, as he embarks on a whimsical adventure during an airplane's turbulent flight. Through encounters with the Cloud Kids, children are introduced to themes of friendship, self-esteem, and celebrating individual talents. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story gently explores these positive messages without any intense content.
Why we rated There's Tur-Bul-Lance up There 7LE
There's Tur-Bul-Lance up There is written at a Level 2 reading level across 44 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, There's Tur-Bul-Lance up There works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate There's Tur-Bul-Lance up There as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, There's Tur-Bul-Lance up There explores friendship, self-esteem, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, self-esteem, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781637641101
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- Dorrance Publishing
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction