Arctic rovings, or, The adventures of a New Bedford boy on sea and land

Daniel Weston Hall

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Arctic rovings, or, The adventures of a New Bedford boy on sea and land

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Daniel Weston Hall

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

What if you were a brave boy sailing across icy seas, hunting whales and exploring wild lands? Imagine facing freezing Siberian winters and daring adventures far from home. Could you survive the harsh cold and thrilling dangers waiting at every turn?

Themes

AdventureHistoricalTravelSurvival

Quick Assessment

This historical adventure novel follows a teenage boy's journal aboard a 19th-century whaling ship, including his experiences during a Siberian winter and various exciting exploits. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a glimpse into maritime life and historical travel with some themes of adventure and survival. Parents should note the depiction of whaling and historical challenges but will find it an engaging and educational read.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light ←
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
0208023240
Pages
144
Publisher
Linnet Books
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Hall, Daniel Weston, B. 1841TravelAdventure and AdventurersWhalingPersonal NarrativesSurvival After Airplane Accidents, ShipwrecksDescription and Travel

People

Daniel Weston Hall (b. 1841)

Places

Siberia (Russia)