Kisses and fishes
Liesel Moak Skorpen
Kisses and fishes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Liesel Moak Skorpen
The text is written at a 1st 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
What would you do if your parents disappeared into the sea? Imagine being all alone, free to do anything—but feeling a little lost instead. Can a little girl find happiness without her family nearby?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle fiction story explores a young girl's feelings after her parents vanish into the sea, highlighting themes of family connection and independence. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it sensitively addresses emotions related to loss and adjustment in a way young children can understand.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0060257164
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction