Putty attack!
Francine Hughes
Putty attack!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Francine Hughes
The text is written at a 3rd 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
The Power Rangers splash into action as the Goo Fish spreads sticky putty that threatens the ocean's creatures. Water bubbles and swirls around them while danger looms near. Suddenly, a shadow moves beneath the waves—what will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book features the Power Rangers in an ocean adventure where they work together to stop the Goo Fish from polluting the water. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it encourages themes of teamwork and environmental awareness. The story includes mild peril but remains appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated Putty attack! 8LP
Putty attack! is written at a Level 3 reading level across 62 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Putty attack! works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Putty attack! as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Putty attack! weaves together heroes and adventure.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about heroes, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 0448409305
- Pages
- 62
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction