Bad mermaids make waves
Sibéal Pounder
Bad mermaids make waves
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sibéal Pounder
Illustrated by Cockroft, Jason, illustrator
Bad Mermaids
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Three clever mermaid friends trade their fins for legs to explore life on land, but their summer fun takes a twist when the queen of their underwater home is kidnapped. With mischievous villains in charge, they must dive into action, using their wits, magical gadgets, and even a chatty seahorse to save the day. Packed with humor, fashion, and magical adventure, this tale makes waves with every page turn.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include kidnapping, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781681197920
- Pages
- 242
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 30,543
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 24m
- Text Density
- Light Text