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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sue Stauffacher

Animal Rescue Team

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Keisha, a ten-year-old who helps run her family's animal rescue, discovers a tiny crow hiding in a mailbox and later finds a skunk causing a stir in the neighborhood garden. Together with her family, she works to care for these unexpected guests while facing the surprises that come with rescuing wild animals. Adventure and heartwarming moments unfold as Keisha learns about responsibility and compassion.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

164 pages
30,526 words
3h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
9780375858482
Pages
164
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
30,526
Read-Aloud
~3h 24m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SkunksCrowsAnimal RescueFamily LifeRacially Mixed PeopleWildlife RescueFamiliesWildlife ConservationAnimals