A Fish Tale

Leo Yerxa

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A Fish Tale

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Or, the Little One That Got Away (Stella)

by Leo Yerxa

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

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

A curious young fish feels bored beneath the waves and decides to venture above the water to discover what lies beyond. This gentle tale invites early readers on an underwater adventure full of wonder and new experiences. Perfect for children beginning to explore the world around them.

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

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

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

32 pages
1,568 words
10m read-aloud
ISBN
0888992475
Pages
32
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
March 5, 1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,568
Read-Aloud
~10 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsFishesVoyagesAcceptation De SoiPoissonsCroyance Et DouteRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse