Amos Mcgee Misses the Bus

Philip C. Stead

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Amos Mcgee Misses the Bus

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Philip C. Stead

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Amos McGee, the kind zookeeper, stays up late preparing a special surprise for his animal friends but ends up missing his bus to the zoo. With a little help from unexpected companions, he finds a new way to get back and share his surprise. This heartwarming tale celebrates friendship and teamwork in a fun, gentle adventure.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 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

7/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
409 words
3m read-aloud
ISBN
9781250213228
Pages
48
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Published
2021
Type
Fiction
Word Count
409
Read-Aloud
~3 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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