The Florida panther
Becker, John E.
The Florida panther
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Becker, John E.
The text is written at a 8th 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
Deep in the wild Florida Everglades, the elusive Florida panther fights to survive as its home shrinks. Discover how clever ideas like mixing panthers with Texas cougars and creating safe pathways under highways are helping these majestic cats make a comeback. This story showcases the challenges and hope in protecting one of nature's rare treasures.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High 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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0737713798
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Kidhaven
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,833
- Read-Aloud
- ~32 min
- Text Density
- Light Text