Bloody Wake of the Infamy (Passages to History Hi: Lo Novels)
Anne E. Schraff
Bloody Wake of the Infamy (Passages to History Hi: Lo Novels)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne E. Schraff
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Peter isn’t just any teenager—he’s caught in the terrifying grip of pirates who want a ransom. His courage and quick thinking might be the only things standing between him and danger. What will Peter do when everything he knows is taken away?
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel follows sixteen-year-old Peter, who is kidnapped by pirates and held for ransom. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it explores themes of bravery and survival during a suspenseful adventure. Parents should note the presence of peril and tense situations typical of pirate stories but no graphic content.
Why we rated Bloody Wake of the Infamy (Passages to History Hi: Lo Novels) 9ME
Bloody Wake of the Infamy (Passages to History Hi: Lo Novels) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 127 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bloody Wake of the Infamy (Passages to History Hi: Lo Novels) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Bloody Wake of the Infamy (Passages to History Hi: Lo Novels) as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Bloody Wake of the Infamy (Passages to History Hi: Lo Novels) explores adventure, historical, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780780796508
- Pages
- 127
- Publisher
- Passages to History
- Published
- August 2000
- Type
- Fiction