Gray Whale (Road to Recovery)

Susan Heinrichs Gray

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Gray Whale (Road to Recovery)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Heinrichs Gray

21st Century Skills Library: Road to Recovery

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the incredible journey of gray whales as they swim through the vast Pacific Ocean. Learn about how their numbers dropped dangerously low because of hunting, and discover the efforts people are making to protect and save these gentle giants. This story highlights the power of teamwork in caring for wildlife.

Themes

AnimalsEnvironmental ConservationFriendshipScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, animal welfare. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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 Animal Welfare
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,323 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
9781602790360
Pages
32
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Published
2007-08-01
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,323
Read-Aloud
~15 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsAnimal Welfare