The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the sinister smoke ring

Stan Berenstain

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The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the sinister smoke ring

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stan Berenstain

Illustrated by Berenstain, Michael, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

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

Brother Bear has started hanging out with the Too-Tall gang which plays nasty pranks, picks on small bears, and smokes cigarettes. The Bear Scouts need to convince Brother Bear to stop before he becomes hooked.

Quick Assessment

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

122 pages
ISBN
9780439522182
Pages
122
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Subjects

BearsSmoking