The little mermaid

Susan Blackaby

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The little mermaid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Blackaby

Read-it! Readers Fairy Tales

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

A curious mermaid dreams of life beyond the sea and finds herself enchanted by a boy from the shore. As she explores the world above, she discovers the true power of love and bravery. Dive into a magical adventure filled with wonder and heart.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
750 words
5m read-aloud
ISBN
9781404802216
Pages
32
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
750
Read-Aloud
~5 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Fairy TalesMermaidsSpanish Language MaterialsFicción JuvenilSirenasCuentos De Hadas