Clark the Shark

Bruce Hale

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Clark the Shark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Hale

Clark the Shark; I Can Read! (HarperCollins): Level 1

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Clark the Shark is excited for the class trip to the bustling farmers' market where fun and adventure await! When the crowd becomes overwhelming and Clark loses his way, he must find his way back with courage and a little help from friends. Join Clark as he learns about staying safe and enjoying new experiences!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
414 words
3m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338116533
Pages
32
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
414
Read-Aloud
~3 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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