Pérez y Martina

Pura Belpré

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Pérez y Martina

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pura Belpré

Fabulas Bilingues

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Pérez and Martina are clever mice who outsmart a dangerous cat by working together and using their wits. Their daring adventure shows how friendship and bravery can overcome even the trickiest challenges. Celebrate Puerto Rican culture through this lively and charming tale.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

72 pages
1,090 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
0847996026
Pages
72
Published
1991
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,090
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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