The only fish in the sea

Philip C. Stead

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The only fish in the sea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Philip C. Stead

Illustrated by Cordell, Matthew, 1975- illustrator

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Sadie and Sherman embark on a brave adventure to save Ellsworth, the goldfish who was accidentally released into the vast ocean. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship and caring for others, no matter how small. This heartwarming tale shows how even the tiniest heroes can make a big difference.

Themes

FriendshipAnimal rescueAdventureJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 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

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

45 pages
275 words
2m read-aloud
ISBN
9781626722828
Pages
45
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
275
Read-Aloud
~2 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

GoldfishFishesAnimal Rescue