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Daniel and Hurricane Marilyn

Denise Bennerson

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Daniel and Hurricane Marilyn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Denise Bennerson

Reading Level 2 Unrated Ages 5-8

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

A mother and her young son in the Virgin Islands prepare for and survive a hurricane.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Daniel and Hurricane Marilyn Level 0

Daniel and Hurricane Marilyn is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daniel and Hurricane Marilyn works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Daniel and Hurricane Marilyn as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

12 pages
ISBN
0964627914
Pages
12
Publisher
[s.n.]
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HurricanesMothers and SonsAfrican AmericansVirgin Islands of the United States

Places

Virgin Islands of the United States