So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Douglas Adams
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Douglas Adams
Hitchhiker's Guide · Book 4
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The salty tang of the sea breeze fills the air as Arthur Dent clutches a mysterious fishbowl, its glass cool and smooth in his hands. Around him, the world feels both familiar and strange — dolphins have vanished, and a battered guidebook hints at secrets beyond Earth. What could it all mean? The answers might be light-years away, waiting in the stars.
Quick Assessment
This young adult science fiction novel follows Arthur Dent as he returns to Earth after a surreal cosmic adventure, only to find new mysteries unfolding around him. With subtle humor and imaginative storytelling, it explores themes of curiosity and discovery suitable for teens aged 13 and up. While the story involves space travel and fantastical elements, it maintains a lighthearted tone without intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780345391834
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction