Sam the Man & the rutabaga plan
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Sam the Man & the rutabaga plan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
Illustrated by Bates, Amy June, illustrator
The text is written at a 4th 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
Sam isn’t a fan of vegetables, especially the rutabaga. But when a school project pairs him with this odd veggie, he discovers it might be more interesting than he thought. Now, Sam must think fast to keep his new friend fresh and happy!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481440691
- Pages
- 119
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 11,677
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 18m
- Text Density
- Light Text