A Dolphin's Wish

Trevor McCurdie

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A Dolphin's Wish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How You Can Help Make a Difference and Save Our Oceans

by Trevor McCurdie

Reading Level 2 7LS 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

This dolphin knows a secret that could save the ocean! As he shares a bedtime story with his son, you’ll discover how plastic hurts sea creatures and why protecting the ocean matters more than ever.

Themes

AnimalsMarine LifeFamilyEnvironmental AwarenessJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader uses the engaging narrative of a dolphin telling a bedtime story to introduce young children to the important topic of plastic pollution and ocean conservation. Designed for ages 5-8, it blends fiction with educational content to inspire environmental awareness in an age-appropriate way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781728205229
Pages
32
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Published
Mar 03, 2020
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsMammalsMarine LifeFamilyScience & NatureEnvironmentSocial ThemesNew ExperienceValues & VirtuesStories in VerseRecycling & Green LivingStories in RhymeWaterPollutionOceanEnvironmental ProtectionDolphins