What reading level is Sukey and the mermaid?

Sukey and the mermaid by Robert D. San Souci is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Sukey and the mermaid appropriate for?

Sukey and the mermaid is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Family Change, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is Sukey and the mermaid?

Sukey and the mermaid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Sukey and the mermaid?

Sukey and the mermaid by Robert D. San Souci is 40 pages (approximately 2,109 words).

Sukey and the mermaid

Robert D. San Souci

Sukey and the mermaid

Q: Does Sukey and the mermaid have any content warnings?

Sukey and the mermaid has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Family Change, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert D. San Souci

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Sukey, a hardworking girl weighed down by her harsh stepfather, finds hope when a kind mermaid with shimmering dark skin rescues her to a magical underwater world free from pain and worry. Though enchanted by this peaceful place, Sukey's heart yearns for home and the chance to face life with new courage. This enchanting tale weaves African-American folklore into a story of resilience and longing.

Themes

MermaidsAfrican American FolkloreFamilyFolkloreComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loneliness, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: family change. Written for readers ages 5-8.