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Remind

Jason Brubaker

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Remind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jason Brubaker

Reading Level 3 8LP Ages 11+ Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Sonia's cat Victuals returns with a stitched-up head and no memory of his adventures, they team up to uncover the truth. Their journey takes them beneath the sea to a hidden kingdom where secrets and a battle for the throne await. Together, they must solve the mystery and face challenges beyond their wildest dreams.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 11+.

Why we rated Remind 8LP

Remind is written at a Level 3 reading level across 151 pages (approximately 3,518 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Remind works for readers up to grade 5.0.

Read aloud, Remind takes about 23 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Remind 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Remind explores friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
  • Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

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
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

151 pages
3,518 words
23m read-aloud
ISBN
9780983114901
Pages
151
Publisher
Remind
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,518
Read-Aloud
~23 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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