The Balloon Ride
Mary E. Pearson
The Balloon Ride
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary E. Pearson
The text is written at a 1st 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 a fun journey high in the sky as colorful balloons lift a group of friends on an exciting adventure. With gentle humor and bright illustrations, young readers will enjoy discovering the magic of floating among the clouds. Perfect for early readers who love stories full of fun and imagination.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781578742899
- Pages
- 20
- Published
- 2006-01-01
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 245
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy