What reading level is Mad Jack?

Mad Jack by Dave Sargent is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Mad Jack appropriate for?

Mad Jack is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Mad Jack?

Mad Jack is fiction — American mink.

Does Mad Jack have any content warnings?

Mad Jack has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mad Jack?

Mad Jack by Dave Sargent is 42 pages.

Mad Jack

Dave Sargent

Mad Jack

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

I Throw Fits

by Dave Sargent

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Mad Jack isn't just any mink—he’s the maddest mink you’ll ever meet! When things don’t go his way, his temper shows just how fierce even the smallest animals can be. Discover why Jack’s mood matters in the wild world around him.

Themes

Animals - GeneralAnimals - MammalsJuvenile FictionFriendship

Quick Assessment

Mad Jack combines a lively story about a young mink’s frustrations with educational facts about mink characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Perfect for early readers ages 5-8, it blends fiction and nonfiction to engage children while teaching about wildlife. The book features gentle conflict suitable for young audiences without any concerning content.