Because of the Rabbit

Cynthia Lord

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Because of the Rabbit

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cynthia Lord

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Emma joins her game warden dad on a usual rescue mission, expecting to free a wild rabbit caught in a fence. Instead, they discover a tiny bunny in need of help, and Emma persuades her father to let her care for it overnight. This heartwarming tale explores kindness and unexpected friendships.

Themes

FamilyFriendshipAnimalsKindness

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
29,522 words
3h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545914246
Pages
192
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
Mar 26, 2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,522
Read-Aloud
~3h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

RabbitsSchoolsInterpersonal RelationsFriendshipFamilyMaine