The Rabbit is Next

Gladys Leithauser

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The Rabbit is Next

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gladys Leithauser

Illustrated by Linda Powell

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

What if your favorite stuffed animal suddenly needed a trip to the vet? Imagine a girl clutching her torn rabbit, hoping for a magical fix. Can a little stitch bring her beloved friend back to life?

Themes

AnimalsFriendshipFamilyCare

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction story follows a young girl as she brings her beloved stuffed rabbit to the veterinarian to have a tear sewn up. Suitable for children aged 9-12, the book explores themes of care, attachment, and problem-solving in a comforting way with no intense content.

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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780307601735
Publisher
Western Publishing Company
Published
May 1984
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Animals