Florida Tales

Robert O. Day

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Florida Tales

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

There's a Frog on a Log in the Bog (Florida Tales)

by Robert O. Day

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Splash! The wet, earthy smell of the Florida wetlands fills the air as Og, the noisy king of frogs, leaps from lily pad to lily pad. His croaks echo across the St. Johns River, where bugs buzz and critters scurry in a world full of surprises. Every hop brings a new adventure, but what will Og discover next in this wild, watery kingdom?

Themes

Animals - Frogs & ToadsAnimals - GeneralEco-fictionAdventureScience & NatureHumor

Quick Assessment

Florida Tales is a charming eco-fiction chapter book for children ages 9-12 that combines engaging storytelling with educational content about Florida's wetlands and wildlife. Through the adventures of Og, the frog king, readers learn about local creatures and ecosystems, supported by whimsical illustrations and an informative Eco-Facts section. The book is suitable for middle-grade readers and encourages environmental awareness without any intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781890905200
Pages
112
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Published
October 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Short StoriesAnimalsFrogs & Toads