The Adventures of The Swamp Kids
Leif Nedland Pedersen
The Adventures of The Swamp Kids
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Missing Chord
by Leif Nedland Pedersen
Illustrated by Banfell, Tim, illustrator
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
"Join Pierre a le Gator, Mon Cher the pretty raccoon and TuTu the mischievous turtle as they embark on their first adventure, The missing chord. While practicing to compete in the annual Fais Do-Do for "Best Band in the Land", they discover that something is missing from their musical sound. It takes a shy new friend to solve their mystery which he does in a most unusual way." -- Cover, p. [4].
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated The Adventures of The Swamp Kids Level 0
The Adventures of The Swamp Kids is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Adventures of The Swamp Kids works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Adventures of The Swamp Kids as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
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.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780988633223
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Ally-Gator BookBites Publishing House
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction