All that glitters

Jean Ferris

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All that glitters

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Ferris

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Brian isn’t just any kid — he’s about to dive into a real treasure hunt in the Florida Keys! With a local captain as his guide, he uncovers secrets from long ago and learns what it really means to face tricky family challenges. It’s a sparkling adventure that shows why some treasures are more than gold.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows sixteen-year-old Brian as he visits his father in the Florida Keys and joins a local captain on a quest for a centuries-old sunken ship. Alongside the adventurous treasure hunt, the story explores complex family relationships and personal growth. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers engaging themes without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — 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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

183 pages
ISBN
0374302049
Pages
183
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Buried TreasureFathersInterpersonal RelationsFlorida KeysFlorida