Rogue Wave and Other Red-Blooded Sea Stories

Theodore Taylor

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Rogue Wave and Other Red-Blooded Sea Stories

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Theodore Taylor

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The boat flips over, and water rushes in as a huge rogue wave crashes down. Trapped inside the cabin, a brave teenage girl fights to stay alive. But what will happen when the sea refuses to let her go?

Quick Assessment

This collection features eight thrilling sea stories by Theodore Taylor, exploring themes of survival, bravery, and adventure on the ocean. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the stories include moments of peril and emotional intensity but are appropriate for young adult readers interested in action-packed narratives. Parents should note some scenes involve danger at sea and themes of loss and revenge.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613086691
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureShort StoriesChildren's Stories, AmericanSea StoriesSea Stories, American