Child of Atlantis
Robert D. San Souci
Child of Atlantis
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Deborah Nourse Lattimore
The text is written at a 1st 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
The salty spray of the ocean fills the air as waves crash against the shining city of Atlantis. Beneath the sparkling waters, a secret rivalry stirs between two boys destined for adventure. The fate of Atlantis hangs quietly in the balance, waiting to be discovered.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during the reign of the last ruler of Atlantis, this early reader explores themes of rivalry and mythology through the eyes of two boys from different worlds. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces young readers to Greek legends in an accessible and engaging way, with no intense content. This story emphasizes friendship, courage, and mythical adventure.
Why we rated Child of Atlantis 6C
Child of Atlantis is written at a Level 1-2 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Child of Atlantis works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Child of Atlantis as 6C ("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, Child of Atlantis explores mythology, adventure, friendship, legends, and early reader — 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 mythology, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — 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
- ISBN
- 9780307411761
- Publisher
- Golden Books
- Published
- July 2003
- Type
- Fiction