Wild Animals!

Laurent Richard

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Wild Animals!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laurent Richard

Tao, the Little Samurai

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Tao steps into the role of teacher, helping his little brother handle bullies and training his cat in ninja moves. As a new student with a secret crush joins Master Snow's school, Tao's days become a whirlwind of fun, friendship, and unexpected challenges. Can he juggle all the excitement and still find time to relax?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include bullying. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
1,941 words
13m read-aloud
ISBN
9781467720984
Pages
64
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,941
Read-Aloud
~13 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Cartoons and ComicsMartial ArtsSamuraiZoo AnimalsGraphic Novels