Shark Quest with CDROM (Smartcard)
Cath Ard
Shark Quest with CDROM (Smartcard)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cath Ard
Illustrated by Robin Boutell
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
Feel the splash of salty sea spray and hear the distant call of seagulls as you dive into the deep blue. The sleek, powerful sharks glide silently beneath the waves, waiting to share their secrets. Discover their world and the wonders hidden beneath the ocean's surface, where every fin tells a story.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging book and interactive CD-ROM introduce early readers (ages 5-8) to fascinating facts about sharks and marine life. It combines lively storytelling with educational content to encourage curiosity about the natural world. The material is age-appropriate, focusing on non-fiction themes without any intense or frightening content.
Why we rated Shark Quest with CDROM (Smartcard) 7C
Shark Quest with CDROM (Smartcard) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Shark Quest with CDROM (Smartcard) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Shark Quest with CDROM (Smartcard) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Shark Quest with CDROM (Smartcard) explores animals - fishes, animals - marine life, juvenile nonfiction, nature, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals - fishes, animals - marine life, juvenile nonfiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613910033
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Volo
- Published
- September 2003
- Type
- Fiction