Little fish
Ralph Moisa
Little fish
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ralph Moisa
Cover-to-Cover Chapter Books
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Little Fish faces a harsh winter where icy barriers separate her from her family, leaving some trapped and unreachable. As she navigates a world of cold waters and difficult choices, she encounters loss and the harsh realities of survival. This poignant tale explores resilience and the bonds that hold us together even in the toughest times.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include loss & grief, abandonment, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0789120038
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 2,181
- Read-Aloud
- ~15 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy