These hands

Margaret H. Mason

Cover of These hands

These hands

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret H. Mason

Reading Level 2-3 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A grandfather shares a powerful story with his grandson about the strength and struggles of his hands, which could create and build but once faced unfair rules at a bread factory. This heartfelt tale honors the courage of workers fighting for justice and the importance of standing up for what's right.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination. 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

Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

37 pages
345 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
9780547215662
Pages
37
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
345
Read-Aloud
~2 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Civil RightsGrandfathersAfrican AmericansHand