Atlantis fire
Gary Goshgarian
Atlantis fire
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Gary Goshgarian
The text is written at a 7th 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 a lost city beneath the ocean suddenly burst into flames? Imagine discovering ancient secrets and facing dangers no one has ever seen. Can you uncover the truth before everything is lost to the fire?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction novel follows an adventurous quest involving the legendary city of Atlantis facing a mysterious fire. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story explores themes of mystery and adventure with moderate suspense but no intense content. Parents can expect a thrilling yet age-appropriate read that encourages curiosity and problem-solving.
Why we rated Atlantis fire 12LP
Atlantis fire is written at a Level 7 reading level across 311 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Atlantis fire works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Atlantis fire as 12LP ("Light — Physical") 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 fire explores adventure, mystery, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 0803703376
- Pages
- 311
- Publisher
- Dial Press
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction