Warning from the waves

Justine Swain-Smith

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Warning from the waves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Justine Swain-Smith

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

What if you could dive deep beneath the waves and meet a mysterious boy who whispers secrets of the sea? Tara loves the ocean, but this strange underwater visitor has a warning she can't yet understand. What could the waves be trying to tell her?

Quick Assessment

This early reader story centers on Tara, a young girl who encounters a mysterious boy beneath the ocean waves. Geared towards ages 5-8 with a grade 2 reading level, it introduces themes of friendship and mystery set in a magical marine world. The content is gentle and suitable for young children, with no intense or frightening elements.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

33 pages
ISBN
9781434204752
Pages
33
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MermenMermaids and MermenAnimalsMythical