Horrible Harry goes to sea!

Suzy Kline

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Horrible Harry goes to sea!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzy Kline

Horrible Harry

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When Miss Mackle's class sets sail on the Connecticut River, Harry and his friends discover exciting stories about their families' ties to the sea. The boat adventure brings laughter and surprises as they explore the water and learn about their ancestors. It's a fun-filled day that makes history come alive for everyone aboard!

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

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
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

58 pages
4,748 words
32m read-aloud
ISBN
0670035165
Pages
58
Publisher
Viking
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
4,748
Read-Aloud
~32 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

River BoatsSchool Field TripsConnecticut RiverSchoolsHorrible HarryBoats and Boating

Places

Connecticut River