The wild rabbit
Cowan, David
The wild rabbit
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cowan, David
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
What if you could sneak into the secret world of wild rabbits hopping through the fields of Great Britain? Imagine discovering how they play, hide, and survive every day. But what challenges will the wild rabbit face next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming fiction book introduces young readers to the life and habits of the European wild rabbit in Great Britain. Suitable for ages 5-8 with a grade 2 reading level, it combines engaging storytelling with educational content about wildlife. The story is gentle and appropriate for early readers, focusing on nature and animal behavior without any intense themes.
Why we rated The wild rabbit 7C
The wild rabbit is written at a Level 2 reading level across 43 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The wild rabbit works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The wild rabbit as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The wild rabbit explores animals, nature, wildlife, early learning, and european rabbit — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, nature, wildlife.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0713708999
- Pages
- 43
- Publisher
- Blandford
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction