Dolphin Sky
Ginny Rorby
Dolphin Sky
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ginny Rorby
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if you could swim alongside dolphins and discover secrets about friendship and bravery beneath the waves? Imagine a special girl who loves the ocean but faces challenges that make her journey even more amazing. What will she find in the vast, shimmering sea that changes everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Dolphin Sky is a middle-grade novel that combines adventure and animal themes with a focus on marine life and disabilities. Suitable for ages 9-12, it tells the story of a young protagonist navigating personal challenges while exploring the ocean and its creatures. Parents should note the book's positive messages about resilience, friendship, and understanding differences.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780698116207
- Pages
- 246
- Publisher
- Putnam Juvenile
- Published
- Mar 23, 1998
- Type
- Fiction