Water Song
A Retelling of "The Frog Prince"
by Suzanne Weyn
Once Upon a Time (Simon)
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Unknown
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
When Emma Pennington discovers an injured American soldier on her family's estate in occupied Belgium, she bravely hides him from enemy soldiers amid the chaos of war. As danger looms, Emma must summon courage and quick thinking to keep the vital secret safe. This tale weaves courage, hope, and a touch of romance during a turbulent time.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalComing of AgeFamilyRomanceAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
War & Conflict Physical Danger Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781416940135
- Pages
- 194
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- October 24, 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 43,263
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Love & RomanceHistorical Fiction (Young Adult)Children's Books - Young Adult FictionChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)Fairy Tales & Folklore - AdaptationsJuvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / AdaptationsHistorical - EuropeFictionJuvenile FictionWorld War, 1914-1918Frog Prince (Tale)Teenage girlsSoldiersAdaptationsChildren's fictionFairy talesWorld war, 1914-1918, fictionBelgium, fiction