Rescue on the Outer Banks
Candice F. Ransom
Rescue on the Outer Banks
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Candice F. Ransom
On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner)
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
Sam Deal and his trusty horse Ginger join a brave lifesaving team as they race against time to save people stranded in stormy seas along North Carolina's Outer Banks. Together, they show courage and friendship while facing the wild ocean and the challenge of shipwrecks. Adventure and teamwork shine in this exciting tale set in 1896.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0876144601
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Millbrook Press
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,724
- Lexile
- 540L
- Read-Aloud
- ~11 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy