The Grizzly (Harper Trophy Books)

Annabel Johnson

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The Grizzly (Harper Trophy Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Annabel Johnson

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

David’s heart pounds as the massive grizzly bear crashes into their campsite, tearing through their food and knocking his father to the ground. Alone and scared, David knows he has to act fast to help his injured dad escape the wild forest. But with danger all around, will David find a way out before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows David as he faces a tense weekend with his estranged father, which takes a perilous turn when a grizzly bear attacks their campsite. Themes of family tension and courage in the face of danger are explored with age-appropriate suspense and mild peril. Suitable for ages 9-12, this story involves realistic wilderness danger but handles it thoughtfully.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9780064400367
Pages
176
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Published
April 1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Family LifeCampingBearsFathers and Sons