I live on an island

S. Ward

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I live on an island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by S. Ward

Kids in Their Communities

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

Lindsey, a curious nine-year-old, shares what it's like to live on a charming island near Virginia. Discover her world filled with unique homes, fun ways to explore, tasty seafood, and fascinating animals all around her. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about island life and nature.

Themes

FamilySocial LifeNatureMulticultural

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

7/10

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

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
738 words
5m read-aloud
ISBN
0823954390
Pages
24
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
738
Read-Aloud
~5 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

ChildrenVirginiaChincoteague IslandSocial Life and Customs