The Island That Moved

Meredith Hooper

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The Island That Moved

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Meredith Hooper

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Embark on an epic adventure with a magical island as it drifts across the globe over millions of years, revealing the fascinating science behind how continents move. Discover the secrets of Earth's plates through this captivating journey that brings geology to life for curious young minds.

Themes

Science & NatureEarth SciencesGeographyAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,237 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
0670058823
Pages
32
Publisher
Viking Juvenile
Published
May 11, 2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,237
Read-Aloud
~15 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Science & NatureEarth SciencesPlate TectonicsGeologyScience & TechnologyAntarcticaAntarctic Peninsula

Places

AntarcticaAntarctic Peninsula