What reading level is Falter Tom and the water boy?

Falter Tom and the water boy by Maurice Duggan is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Falter Tom and the water boy appropriate for?

Falter Tom and the water boy is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Falter Tom and the water boy?

Falter Tom and the water boy is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Falter Tom and the water boy have any content warnings?

Falter Tom and the water boy has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Falter Tom and the water boy?

Falter Tom and the water boy by Maurice Duggan is 64 pages.

Falter Tom and the water boy

Maurice Duggan

Falter Tom and the water boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maurice Duggan

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Have you ever spotted something strange in the water and wondered what it could be? Falter Tom, a stiff-legged Irish sailor full of sea tales, thinks he sees a dolphin on his favorite walk by the sea. But what he finds instead is a boy—who could he be, and why is he there?

Themes

Friendship AdventureChildren's stories

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Falter Tom, an Irish sailor who discovers a mysterious boy in the sea during his daily walk. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book offers gentle themes of curiosity and discovery without intense content. It’s a light, imaginative tale that encourages exploration and empathy in young readers.