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All But Lost Vol. III

G. A. Henty

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All But Lost Vol. III

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel the Finale

by G. A. Henty

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What would you do if everything you knew was suddenly lost? Imagine being swept into a world of adventure, danger, and discovery in a time long ago. Will courage and wit be enough to find your way back, or is all truly lost?

Quick Assessment

This unabridged historical novel by G. A. Henty offers a gripping adventure set in the past, suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. The story explores themes of perseverance, courage, and historical settings without intense content, making it a solid choice for young readers interested in history and fiction. Parents should note the novel's classic language and adventurous tone typical of its era.

Why we rated All But Lost Vol. III 12LE

All But Lost Vol. III is written at a Level 7 reading level across 300 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, All But Lost Vol. III works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate All But Lost Vol. III as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, All But Lost Vol. III explores adventure, historical, coming of age, and people & places — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ 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, historical, coming of age.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

300 pages
ISBN
9781590870235
Pages
300
Publisher
Robinson Books
Published
October 1, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

People & PlacesHistorical