What reading level is The lighthouse mermaid?

The lighthouse mermaid by Kathleen Karr is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The lighthouse mermaid appropriate for?

The lighthouse mermaid is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is The lighthouse mermaid?

The lighthouse mermaid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The lighthouse mermaid have any content warnings?

The lighthouse mermaid has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The lighthouse mermaid?

The lighthouse mermaid by Kathleen Karr is 57 pages.

The lighthouse mermaid

Kathleen Karr

The lighthouse mermaid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathleen Karr

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

The salty breeze carries the gentle crash of waves against the rocks, while the lighthouse beam sweeps across the dark sea. Kate feels the cool spray on her face, her heart pounding with a secret dream of shimmering tails and underwater adventures. When she spots two real mermaids in trouble, everything she’s imagined becomes possible—and her courage shines as bright as the lighthouse.

Themes

MermaidsLighthousesImaginationBraveryFriendship

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction story follows Kate, a young girl living in a lighthouse who dreams of being a mermaid. When she encounters two mermaids in need, she takes a brave step to help them. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book blends themes of imagination, bravery, and friendship with a soothing seaside setting.