Astro
Jeanne Walker Harvey
Astro
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Steller Sea Lion
by Jeanne Walker Harvey
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 young Steller sea lion named Astro is rescued and nurtured at a marine center, but when it's time to return to the wild, he surprises everyone by swimming all the way back to his caretakers. His remarkable journey across the ocean shows the strong bond between animals and humans. Follow Astro's adventures as he finds a new home far from where he started, celebrating courage and friendship.
Themes
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781607180876
- Publisher
- Arbordale Publishing
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,039
- Read-Aloud
- ~7 min