Floating Island (Duquennoy, Jacques. Adventures of Lickety-Split and Splish-Splash.)

Jacques Duquennoy

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Floating Island (Duquennoy, Jacques. Adventures of Lickety-Split and Splish-Splash.)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jacques Duquennoy

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Lickety-Split and Splish-Splash splash into the chilly sea, their boat engine silent. Waves rock them as they dive deep, searching for fish and adventure. But when shadows loom beneath the water, what will happen next?

Themes

AdventureFriendshipPeople & Places - CanadaJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows two penguins, Lickety-Split and Splish-Splash, as they navigate an unexpected adventure after their boat's motor breaks down. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of friendship, problem-solving, and the natural world in a Canadian setting. The story contains mild peril but remains appropriate for young children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

52 pages
ISBN
9781551924090
Pages
52
Publisher
Raincoast Books
Published
September 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Penguins

Subjects

People & PlacesCanadaIcebergsPenguins