Burt Dow Deep Water Man (Bk&cass ed) (PRA262)

Robert McCloskey, Sherry Stringfield, John Jennings

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Burt Dow Deep Water Man (Bk&cass ed) (PRA262)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert McCloskey, Sherry Stringfield, John Jennings

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

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Burt leans over the side of the Tidely-Idley, his baited hook sinking into the deep blue water. Suddenly, the line tugs harder than ever before—something huge is on the other end! What could it be?

Quick Assessment

This gentle story follows Burt Dow, a seasoned fisherman whose quiet day on the water turns into an unexpected adventure when he hooks something enormous. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book offers simple language and charming illustrations that capture themes of patience and surprise without any frightening content.

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

61 pages
ISBN
9781560080220
Pages
61
Publisher
Weston Woods
Published
June 1990
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile