The one that got away
Harrison, Paul
The one that got away
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Harrison, Paul
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Akaka must face a bear unexpectedly while ice fishing Young Akaka is determined to surprise his family by catching the biggest fish they have ever seen. He cuts a hole in the ice on the lake and waits. Little does he realize that the ice bear is waiting too—waiting for his chance to pounce. Will Akaka be able to escape?
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated The one that got away Level 0
The one that got away is written at a Level 2 reading level across 31 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The one that got away works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The one that got away as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780237542030
- Pages
- 31
- Publisher
- Evans
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction