A Hiding Place (Little Stinkers)
David Sargent
A Hiding Place (Little Stinkers)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Sargent
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Dave discovers baby skunks and wishes he could keep them safe, but his mom asks him to return them to their home. He dreams of finding a special spot where they can all stay hidden and protected. Join Dave on his gentle adventure filled with care and kindness for animals.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1593812825
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Ozark Publications
- Published
- August 5, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 774
- Read-Aloud
- ~5 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy