A ship is dying
Brian Callison
A ship is dying
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brian Callison
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Salt sprays the cold air as the Lycomedes groans under the pounding waves, its timbers creaking like a giant in pain. The sea is fierce and unforgiving, ready to swallow the ship whole in just minutes. Courage and fear clash in the hearts of the crew as they face a moment that will change their lives forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction novel tells the gripping story of the Lycomedes, a ship facing imminent destruction in the North Sea. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, fear, and survival under extreme conditions. Parents should be aware of intense moments of peril and emotional tension as the crew confronts life-threatening challenges.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0002224615
- Pages
- 222
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction