What reading level is Water of Kane?

Water of Kane by Mary K. Pukui is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Water of Kane appropriate for?

Water of Kane is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Water of Kane?

Water of Kane is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Water of Kane have any content warnings?

Water of Kane has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Water of Kane

Mary K. Pukui

Water of Kane

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

And Other Legends of the Hawaiian Islands

by Mary K. Pukui

Illustrated by Oliver C. Kinney

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know there’s a secret story about Aukele, the clever thief who stole the magical Water of Kane? This enchanted water holds powers beyond your wildest dreams, hidden deep in the islands of Hawai'i. But that's only the beginning of these amazing folktales waiting to be discovered.

Themes

Fairy Tales & FolkloreAdventure MulticulturalMythology

Quick Assessment

Water of Kane is a collection of Hawaiian folktales, including the story of Aukele who steals the magical Water of Kane. Suitable for children ages 9-12, the book introduces readers to rich cultural legends with accessible language for middle-grade readers. Parents should know the stories contain traditional folklore elements but are gentle in tone and appropriate for young readers.