Gray Whale (Road to Recovery)
Susan Heinrichs Gray
Gray Whale (Road to Recovery)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan Heinrichs Gray
21st Century Skills Library: Road to Recovery
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
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 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