All But Lost Vol. III
G. A. Henty
All But Lost Vol. III
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel the Finale
by G. A. Henty
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?
Themes
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781590870235
- Pages
- 300
- Publisher
- Robinson Books
- Published
- October 1, 2002
- Type
- Fiction