20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Jules Verne
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jules Verne
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
The submarine hums beneath crashing waves as the mysterious Captain Nemo steers deeper into the unknown ocean. Suddenly, strange creatures circle in the dark water, and danger lurks just beyond the portholes. Will the professor and his friends escape the secrets of the sea?
Quick Assessment
This abridged edition of Jules Verne's classic adventure follows a French professor and his companions who become prisoners aboard Captain Nemo's electric submarine. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, the story combines thrilling underwater exploration with moments of suspense and mild peril, making it an engaging introduction to classic science fiction. Parents should note the presence of some tense scenes and the theme of captivity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789993898580
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
- Published
- March 1993
- Type
- Fiction