Saving Yasha The Incredible True Tale Of An Adopted Moon Bear

Lia Kvatum

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Saving Yasha The Incredible True Tale Of An Adopted Moon Bear

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lia Kvatum

National Geographic Kids

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the heartwarming journey of Yasha, a lonely moon bear who finds a loving new home after being orphaned. This inspiring tale shows how kindness and care can create a family in the most unexpected places. Perfect for young readers who love animals and stories about friendship.

Themes

AnimalsAdoption & Foster CareFriendshipFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

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
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

36 pages
867 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
9781426310515
Pages
36
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
867
Read-Aloud
~6 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Asiatic Black BearWildlife RescueOrphaned AnimalsBlack BearsAnimal WelfareAnimals