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Title 1 (Set 7)

Catherine Baker

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Title 1 (Set 7)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Catherine Baker

Reading Level 2 7C 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

Have you ever wondered where a lost frog might hide? Kingston is on a special mission to find his missing friend, hopping through surprising places and meeting curious characters. But will Kingston find the lost frog before it’s too late?

Themes

Language ArtsEarly ReadingFriendshipJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader book supports phonics development with a focus on adjacent consonants and short vowel sounds, making it suitable for children aged 5 to 8 who are beginning to read. It combines engaging storytelling with carefully leveled vocabulary and includes supplementary materials to enhance oracy and comprehension skills. The book is part of a series designed to align with common phonics programs and features diverse, inclusive illustrations without relying on picture clues.

Why we rated Title 1 (Set 7) 7C

Title 1 (Set 7) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Title 1 (Set 7) works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Title 1 (Set 7) 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, Title 1 (Set 7) explores language arts, early reading, friendship, and juvenile nonfiction — 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 language arts, early reading, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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

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Details

Book Length

16 pages
ISBN
9780702309021
Pages
16
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2022
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ConceptsLanguage Arts