Albie the Lifeguard (Scholastic Audio Cassette)

Scholastic, Incorporated

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Albie the Lifeguard (Scholastic Audio Cassette)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scholastic, Incorporated

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Albie’s feet splash as he pushes off the pool wall, racing through the water with all his might. Every stroke brings him closer to swimming the entire length without stopping—can he make it before the timer runs out? The crowd holds its breath, but what happens next changes everything.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This short fictional story follows Albie as he builds confidence and skill by learning to swim the full length of a pool during summer. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it offers an encouraging message about perseverance and accomplishment with gentle, everyday challenges. The audio format includes music and narration, ideal for engaging young listeners.

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

2/10

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

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Details

ISBN
9780590612333
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1993
Type
Fiction

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