Three wishes from a fish
Yara S. Mignon
Three wishes from a fish
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Yara S. Mignon
Illustrated by Cammell, Sandra, illustrator
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
The fisherman’s wife clutches the sparkling fish tightly, her eyes wide with excitement. She’s just made her first wish, but what happens next? Suddenly, the fish flicks its tail — and everything begins to change!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader explores the classic theme of wishes and consequences through the story of a fisherman's wife who wishes for more than she needs. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book gently introduces lessons about contentment and greed in a folklore-inspired tale. The language and themes are appropriate for young readers beginning to understand storytelling and moral lessons.
Why we rated Three wishes from a fish 7LE
Three wishes from a fish is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Three wishes from a fish works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Three wishes from a fish as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Three wishes from a fish explores folklore, wishes, avarice, and juvenile literature — 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 folklore, wishes, avarice.
- ✓ 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
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
- 9780021926893
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction