Where is Max?
Mary Pearson
Where is Max?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Pearson
The text is written at a kindergarten 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
Max the gerbil has slipped out of his cage, and the kids are on a fun mission to find him! Together, they search high and low, learning teamwork and caring along the way. Can they convince Max to come back just in time for class?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level K-1 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
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 0516220195
- Pages
- 23
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 62
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy