Maude and Claude Go Abroad
Susan Meddaugh
Maude and Claude Go Abroad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan Meddaugh
Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh (Author, Illustrator)
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you fell overboard in the middle of the ocean and a giant whale became your unexpected hero? Imagine Maude and Claude, two clever fox siblings, suddenly finding themselves on an incredible adventure far from home. But how will they survive the vast sea and find their way back?
Quick Assessment
Maude and Claude Go Abroad follows two young fox siblings who are rescued by a whale after falling from a ship, leading them on an adventurous journey across the ocean. This middle-grade fiction book is suitable for ages 9-12 and offers themes of friendship, courage, and survival. Parents should note the mild peril of ocean adventure, which is handled in an age-appropriate way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780590607612
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction