The prince of the pond

Donna Jo Napoli

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The prince of the pond

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Otherwise Known as De Fawg Pin

by Donna Jo Napoli

Pin/Jimmy

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

A mysterious frog named De Fawg Pin arrives at the pond, unlike any other creature the pond friends have met. Clumsy and peculiar, he struggles to fit in, turning their peaceful home upside down with his unusual ways. Join the pond dwellers as they discover friendship, difference, and the magic of being unique.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 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
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

151 pages
16,610 words
1h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
0140371516
Pages
151
Publisher
Penguin
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,610
Read-Aloud
~1h 51m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

FrogsSnailsAnimals