Riding the ferry with Captain Cruz
by Alice K. Flanagan
Our Neighborhood
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Join Captain Cruz as he steers the ferry across the water, carrying passengers between Staten Island and New York City. Discover what it takes to be a ferry captain through easy-to-understand words and colorful photos that bring the journey to life.
Representation & Themes
OccupationsAdventureTransportationFriendship
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0516200461
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Children's Press(CT)
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 260
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Staten Island FerryFerries -- New York (State) -- Staten Island -- Juvenile literatureShip captainsOccupationsFerries