Atlantis
Greg Ehrbar, Claudio Sciarrone, Sonia Matrone
Atlantis
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Lost Empire
by Greg Ehrbar, Claudio Sciarrone, Sonia Matrone
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 discovered a secret island hidden beneath the ocean? Imagine exploring Atlantis, filled with ancient wonders—but some on your team want to destroy it. Can you stop them before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Milo Thatch as he leads an expedition to the legendary island of Atlantis, blending adventure with themes of friendship and loyalty. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and fantasy adventure elements typical of middle-grade fiction. Parents should note the presence of conflict and tension related to the threat against Atlantis and its inhabitants.
Why we rated Atlantis 9LE
Atlantis is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 156 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Atlantis works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Atlantis as 9LE ("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, Atlantis explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and graphic novels — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781569716250
- Pages
- 156
- Publisher
- Dark Horse Comics
- Published
- June 1, 2001
- Type
- Fiction