Zac Power #2
H.I. Larry
Zac Power #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
24 Hours to Save The World ... And Finish His Homework
by H.I. Larry
Illustrated by Ash Oswald
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The salty spray of the ocean bursts in your face as Zac Power dives deeper than ever before, the hum of a secret submarine echoing in the dark. The water is cold and mysterious, filled with unknown dangers lurking beneath the waves. Can Zac stop the enemy and keep his mission a secret, all before his dog needs a walk?
Quick Assessment
Zac Power #2 follows a young spy on his first solo underwater mission to locate a secret enemy submarine threatening top-secret government information. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the story combines adventure with age-appropriate suspense and mild peril. Parents can expect a fast-paced, engaging tale that encourages problem-solving and courage without intense violence or mature themes.
Why we rated Zac Power #2 8MP
Zac Power #2 is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Zac Power #2 works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Zac Power #2 as 8MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Zac Power #2 explores adventure, friendship, and science & nature — 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 adventure, friendship, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780312346553
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Published
- May 27, 2008
- Type
- Fiction