Astro
The Steller Sea Lion
by Jeanne Walker Harvey
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th 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
A young Steller sea lion named Astro is rescued and nurtured at a marine center, but when it's time to return to the wild, he surprises everyone by swimming all the way back to his caretakers. His remarkable journey across the ocean shows the strong bond between animals and humans. Follow Astro's adventures as he finds a new home far from where he started, celebrating courage and friendship.
Representation & Themes
Marine AnimalsAdventureFriendshipAnimalsFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781607180876
- Publisher
- Arbordale Publishing
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,039
Genres
Marine animals
Subjects
Steller's sea lionMarine animalsJuvenile literatureMarine animals, juvenile literatureSeals (animals)Children's fiction