Seltzer Man

Ken Rush

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Seltzer Man

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ken Rush

Reading Level 2 Unrated 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

The Seltzer Man is Ken Rush's heartwarming story of two sisters from Brooklyn that accompany the seltzer delivery man on what is to be his last delivery. After forty years on the job, Eli, the seltzer man, must retire, but before he does, he takes Beth and her big sister for an exciting ride along his seltzer delivery route.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781481401494
Pages
32
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BrooklynN.y.)EmployeesSoft Drink Industry

Places

Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)N.Y.) Brooklyn (New York