What reading level is How to Catch a Mermaid?

How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is How to Catch a Mermaid appropriate for?

How to Catch a Mermaid is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is How to Catch a Mermaid?

How to Catch a Mermaid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does How to Catch a Mermaid have any content warnings?

How to Catch a Mermaid has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is How to Catch a Mermaid?

How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace is 32 pages.

How to Catch a Mermaid

Adam Wallace

How to Catch a Mermaid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Adam Wallace

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Splash! Water sprays everywhere as you set your clever trap by the shimmering shore. Pearls glitter and mirrors sparkle, but will the mermaid be fooled? Suddenly, something moves beneath the waves—what could it be?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building Humor Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This playful rhyming picture book invites early readers into a charming underwater adventure as they follow clever traps designed to catch a mermaid. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines imaginative storytelling with STEAM-inspired ideas, making it a fun read for both home and classroom. The gentle humor and engaging illustrations provide an entertaining experience without any intense content.