Yasmin's parcels

Jill Atkins

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Yasmin's parcels

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jill Atkins

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

Here’s a secret: Yasmin’s family is very hungry, and she’s the only one who can help. When she sets out to find food, no one has any to give—only strange parcels appear instead. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

FamiliesMagicHungerJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader follows Yasmin, the eldest child in a large, struggling family, as she tries to find food to help her loved ones. The story gently explores themes of poverty and hunger through a magical realism lens, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8. Parents should note the presence of mild hardship but no frightening content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Hunger Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

47 pages
ISBN
9780237535858
Pages
47
Publisher
Evans Brothers
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamiliesMagicHunger