Captain Tim and the Lost Island
T. C. Pask
Captain Tim and the Lost Island
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by T. C. Pask
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever dreamed of finding a secret island filled with hidden treasures? Captain Tim and his crew are sailing the sparkling blue seas when a pelican brings thrilling news about a lost island waiting to be discovered. But will their adventure lead them to treasure, or will the island remain a mystery?
Quick Assessment
This early reader adventure follows Captain Tim and his crew as they set sail in search of a mysterious lost island and its hidden treasures. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story offers an exciting introduction to exploration and teamwork with gentle suspense and challenges appropriate for young readers. There is no intense content, making it a safe and engaging choice for early elementary children.
Why we rated Captain Tim and the Lost Island 7C
Captain Tim and the Lost Island is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Captain Tim and the Lost Island works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Captain Tim and the Lost Island as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Captain Tim and the Lost Island explores adventure, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9798987022085
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- T.C.Pask
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction