King Kong
Cathy Hapka
King Kong
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Search for Kong (King Kong)
by Cathy Hapka
Illustrated by Peter Bollinger
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
King Kong's huge hands snatch Ann up high into the sky! Her friends race through a jungle filled with roaring dinosaurs and creepy giant bugs. Can they reach her before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader fiction book for ages 5-8 features an adventurous rescue story where children face imaginative dangers like dinosaurs and giant bugs. The language is accessible for grade 2 reading level, making it suitable for emerging readers. The story focuses on friendship and bravery without any intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780060773038
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- November 8, 2005
- Type
- Fiction