Chalise, Master of Maps
Wayan James
Chalise, Master of Maps
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wayan James
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
What if you could become the best map reader in your family? Imagine helping your dad find the way on a big car trip, using a compass and map like a real explorer. But what happens when the path isn't clear? Chalise is about to find out!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to basic navigation skills through an engaging story about Chalise helping her father on a car trip. The book combines simple sequential text and bright illustrations to teach how to use a compass and map, making it an educational yet fun read for young readers. It’s appropriate for early readers and encourages practical learning with no concerning content.
Why we rated Chalise, Master of Maps 7C
Chalise, Master of Maps is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Chalise, Master of Maps works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Chalise, Master of Maps as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Chalise, Master of Maps explores readers, family, adventure, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about readers, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781508125716
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction