Intuition (Hurwitz, Sue, Library of the Five Senses (Plus the Sixth Sense).)
Sue Hurwitz
Intuition (Hurwitz, Sue, Library of the Five Senses (Plus the Sixth Sense).)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Intuition
by Sue Hurwitz
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
Feel the gentle buzz of a secret inside your mind, like a tiny whisper guiding you through the day. Imagine discovering a special sense beyond the usual five—one that helps you know things without seeing or hearing. This quiet power is called intuition, and it’s waiting for you to explore its magic.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces the concept of intuition as the 'sixth sense,' explaining how it works in simple, accessible language for children ages 5 to 8. The book blends nonfiction elements with engaging storytelling to help young readers understand cognitive psychology basics related to senses and sensations. It is appropriate for early elementary students and contains no content concerns.
Why we rated Intuition (Hurwitz, Sue, Library of the Five Senses (Plus the Sixth Sense).) 7C
Intuition (Hurwitz, Sue, Library of the Five Senses (Plus the Sixth Sense).) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Intuition (Hurwitz, Sue, Library of the Five Senses (Plus the Sixth Sense).) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Intuition (Hurwitz, Sue, Library of the Five Senses (Plus the Sixth Sense).) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Intuition (Hurwitz, Sue, Library of the Five Senses (Plus the Sixth Sense).) explores science & nature, cognitive psychology, children's nonfiction, and sense & sensation — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, cognitive psychology, children's nonfiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 9780823950577
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- August 1998
- Type
- Fiction