Daughter of the Sea (Galaxy Children's Large Print)
Berlie Doherty
Daughter of the Sea (Galaxy Children's Large Print)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Berlie Doherty
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: a baby girl found in a fierce storm at sea isn't just any baby—she's tied to the ocean in ways no one can explain. Her new family loves her deeply, but the sea has a call that won't be silenced. And that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel tells the story of a fisherman and his wife who find a mysterious baby girl during a storm near their northern island home. While it explores themes of family love and identity, the story gently touches on belonging and the pull of one's origins. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it contains mild fantasy elements with no intense content concerns.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780745189246
- Pages
- 152
- Publisher
- Galaxy Children's Large Print
- Published
- September 1998
- Type
- Fiction