What reading level is Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1)?

Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1) by Hope Larson is at a Level 1-2 reading level (Lexile 290L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1) appropriate for?

Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1)?

Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1) have any content warnings?

Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1) has a HootRating of 6LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1)?

Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1) by Hope Larson is 226 pages.

Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1)

Hope Larson

Compass South (Four Points) (Book 1)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Graphic Novel (Four Points, Book 1)

by Hope Larson

Reading Level 1-2 6LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Splash! Waves crash as Alexander and Cleo leap aboard a creaking pirate ship, their hearts pounding with excitement. The city fades behind them, but new dangers lurk ahead—what secret waits just beyond the horizon?

Themes

Adventure FamilyPiratesAction & AdventureComics & Graphic Novels

Quick Assessment

Set in 1860 New York City, this graphic novel follows adventurous twins Alexander and Cleo as they embark on thrilling sea voyages filled with action and discovery. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it combines historical setting with engaging pirate-themed adventures, emphasizing family bonds and bravery. The story contains mild peril typical of action-adventure tales appropriate for young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Paula Z. Hogan

Level 3 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

226 pages

ISBN: 9780374300432
Pages: 226
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2016
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 290L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventurePiratesComics & Graphic NovelsFamilySiblingsHistoricalTravelVoyages and TravelsTwinsBrothers and SistersBuried TreasureAdventure and AdventurersGraphic NovelsComic Books, Strips, EtcComic Books, StripsTreasure Troves