Zoobreak

Gordon Korman

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Zoobreak

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Swindle

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Griffin and his friends discover animals are being kept in terrible conditions on a floating zoo, they hatch a daring plan to free them—especially Savannah's lost pet monkey. Together, this unlikely team embarks on an exciting adventure filled with teamwork and courage to save the animals and bring justice.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, animal rescue. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Animal Rescue
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

248 pages
36,322 words
4h 2m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545124997
Pages
248
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,322
Read-Aloud
~4h 2m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

ZoosStealingAnimal RescueLost and Found PossessionsAdventure and AdventurersLong IslandLost ArticlesTheftZoo AnimalsAnimals, TreatmentAnimal BehaviorAnimalsAnimal WelfareRescue Work

Places

Long Island (N.Y.)