Captain Kidd's Gold
James Franklin Fitts, Natalie West Evans
Captain Kidd's Gold
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James Franklin Fitts, Natalie West Evans
The text is written at a 6th 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
The waves crash over the deck as the ship rocks wildly in the storm. You clutch the map tight, heart pounding—somewhere beneath the waves lies Captain Kidd's legendary treasure. But when a shadow moves beneath the boat, everything changes in an instant.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Captain Kidd's Gold is an action-packed historical adventure suited for readers aged 9 to 12. It follows a thrilling treasure hunt inspired by the infamous pirate Captain Kidd, blending historical elements with exciting fiction. The story contains mild peril and adventurous suspense appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Captain Kidd's Gold 11LP
Captain Kidd's Gold is written at a Level 6 reading level across 219 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Captain Kidd's Gold works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Captain Kidd's Gold as 11LP ("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, Captain Kidd's Gold explores adventure, historical, friendship, and action & adventure — 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, historical, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780970665119
- Pages
- 219
- Publisher
- White Horse Pub
- Published
- 2001-01-01
- Type
- Fiction