Swimming lessons

Betsy Jay

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Swimming lessons

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Betsy Jay

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Jane has always found clever ways to avoid swimming lessons, but when a special reason comes along, she bravely takes the plunge into the water. Join her as she overcomes her fears and discovers the joy of swimming.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

42 pages
1,277 words
9m read-aloud
ISBN
0873586859
Pages
42
Publisher
Rising Moon Books for Young Readers
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,277
Read-Aloud
~9 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Youths' Writings, AmericanSwimmingFearYouths' WritingsChildren's Writing