Fleas
Stephen Rickard
Fleas
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephen Rickard
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
Fleas are tiny creatures with superpowers you never knew about! They can jump really high and live on dogs, cats, and even people. Discover why these little bugs are so amazing and why they matter in the world around you.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book introduces young readers to fleas, explaining their habits and habitats with simple, accessible language suitable for early readers aged 5 to 6. Filled with vivid photographs and structured text, it supports reading development as part of the Ransom Reading Stars program. The content is appropriate for this age group, focusing on basic insect facts without any distressing details.
Why we rated Fleas 7C
Fleas is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fleas works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Fleas as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Fleas weaves together science & nature and juvenile literature.
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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781781278055
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Ransom Publishing Limited
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction