What reading level is Shark bait?

Shark bait by Graham Salisbury is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Shark bait appropriate for?

Shark bait is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Shark bait?

Shark bait is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Shark bait have any content warnings?

Shark bait has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Shark bait?

Shark bait by Graham Salisbury is 151 pages.

Shark bait

Graham Salisbury

Shark bait

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Graham Salisbury

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The salty breeze bites at your skin as waves crash nearby, and the distant hum of a Navy ship fills the air. Moke feels the tension in the night, knowing trouble is brewing where his hero, Booley, is ready to stand up for himself. But with his dad as the town’s chief of police, Moke’s caught between loyalty and law, and his heart pounds with the weight of what might come next.

Themes

FriendshipFathers and SonsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Shark Bait follows 12-year-old Moke as he navigates the challenges of loyalty, courage, and family in a small town shaken by a Navy presence. The story explores themes of friendship and father-son relationships suitable for ages 9-12, with mild tension and conflict but no graphic content. Parents should note the book deals with themes of revenge and authority dynamics in a realistic yet age-appropriate manner.