Give Me Back My Dad!
Robert N. Munsch
Give Me Back My Dad!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert N. Munsch
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
Cheryl’s dad is the best ice fisherman ever, but this time, the fish have a plan of their own! When the ice starts to crack and the fish fight back, can Cheryl save the day? It’s a chilly adventure that proves family teamwork is unstoppable.
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader story features Cheryl and her dad on an ice fishing trip that takes an unexpected turn when the fish have their own ideas. Ideal for children ages 5 to 8, the book combines humor and gentle suspense to explore themes of family bonding and problem-solving. The content is age-appropriate with no concerning material.
Why we rated Give Me Back My Dad! 7C
Give Me Back My Dad! is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Give Me Back My Dad! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Give Me Back My Dad! 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Give Me Back My Dad! explores family, adventure, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, adventure, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781443107631
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada, Limited
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction