A dinosaur named Sue

Fay Robinson

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A dinosaur named Sue

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Find of the Century

by Fay Robinson

Hello Reader! Science; Scholastic Reader: Level 3; Hello Reader! Level 4

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Follow the thrilling story of Sue, a mighty Tyrannosaurus rex who was uncovered by a curious explorer. Dive into the fascinating world of fossils and paleontology as you learn about the amazing journey that brought Sue to light. Perfect for young readers fascinated by dinosaurs and adventure!

Themes

DinosaursAdventureScience & NatureJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

47 pages
3,461 words
23m read-aloud
ISBN
0439099838
Pages
47
Publisher
Cartwheel Books
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,461
Read-Aloud
~23 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

DinosaursTyrannosaurus RexFossilsPaleontologySue