Claimed
Francis Stevens
Claimed
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Francis Stevens
The text is written at a 4th 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 strange box appeared where a volcano just erupted? Imagine everyone who touches it starts having terrible accidents. Now, what if the real owner of that box is on the way to get it back?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure thriller follows the discovery of a mysterious box at a volcano site, which brings danger to anyone who encounters it. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains suspenseful elements and mild peril but no graphic content. Parents should note the story's focus on mystery and tension around supernatural or unknown forces.
Why we rated Claimed 9LP
Claimed is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 196 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Claimed works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Claimed as 9LP ("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, Claimed explores adventure, suspense, and mystery — 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, suspense, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780918736376
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- Sense of Wonder Press
- Published
- September 30, 2000
- Type
- Fiction