The sea serpent's daughter
Margaret H. Lippert
The sea serpent's daughter
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margaret H. Lippert
The text is written at a 4th 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 magical tale from Brazil tells how a sea serpent's special gift to his daughter brings the night to the rainforest, painting the world in darkness and mystery. Young readers will enjoy this enchanting story that explains the arrival of night through folklore and wonder.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0816730547
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Troll Communications
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,193
- Language
- ES
- Read-Aloud
- ~8 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy