Tree of Stories
C. A. Morris
Tree of Stories
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by C. A. Morris
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
This bookstore hides a magical secret that only a brave girl can uncover. When her father disappears into the attic to write stories, she follows a glowing path that leads her to the enchanted Tree of Stories. What wonders will she find there, and why does it change everything?
Quick Assessment
Tree of Stories is a gentle, imaginative tale about a young girl who discovers a magical world within her family's bookstore. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it explores themes of curiosity, family bonds, and the power of storytelling in a warm and accessible way. The story contains no intense content, making it ideal for young children.
Why we rated Tree of Stories 7C
Tree of Stories is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tree of Stories works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tree of Stories 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, Tree of Stories explores family, adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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 family, adventure, fantasy world-building.
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.
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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
- 9798218467531
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Old City Hall Press
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction