Crassy the Crude Beastie

Ron Berry

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Crassy the Crude Beastie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Beastie Book about Good Manners

by Ron Berry

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

The ground rumbles with every heavy thump as Crassy the Crude Beastie stomps through the forest, leaving a trail of crushed leaves and broken branches. His rough, gruff growl echoes through the trees, but beneath his fierce roar lies a heart that longs to be understood. Can anyone see past his tough exterior to the friend inside?

Quick Assessment

Crassy the Crude Beastie is a charming fiction book for early readers aged 5 to 8, featuring a story about a misunderstood creature who seems rough but has a kind heart. The book uses vivid sensory language to engage young children and explores themes of empathy and friendship. It is suitable for children in early elementary grades with no concerning 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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

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

46 pages
ISBN
9781883761035
Pages
46
Publisher
Family Life Productions
Published
November 1997
Type
Fiction

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