This Is the Mountain
Miriam Moss
This Is the Mountain
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Miriam Moss
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
Feel the crisp mountain air and hear the rustle of leaves as you explore the towering slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Discover the secret lives of animals that call this amazing place home, from the forest floor to the snowy peak. Every step reveals a new wonder in this magical mountain wilderness.
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated book offers an engaging introduction to Mt. Kilimanjaro and its diverse wildlife, perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8. Written in poetic prose, it combines captivating storytelling with accurate natural history, supported by expert review. The book includes an informative section to deepen children's understanding of this unique African ecosystem.
Why we rated This Is the Mountain 7C
This Is the Mountain is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This Is the Mountain works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate This Is the Mountain as 7C ("Clear") 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, This Is the Mountain weaves together science & nature and multicultural.
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 science & nature, multicultural.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781845079840
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Frances Lincoln Children's Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction