Deep-sea treasure dive
Trey King
Deep-sea treasure dive
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Trey King
Illustrated by Wang, Sean, 1970- illustrator
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
What if you could dive deep under the ocean in a cool submarine to find a lost treasure? Imagine the excitement as you explore a sunken ship filled with shiny gold and sparkling jewels. But can the brave team find the treasure before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows a team of divers searching for a sunken ship filled with treasure. Perfect for ages 5-8, it combines adventure with simple vocabulary to engage young readers. The book includes themes of teamwork and exploration without any intense content.
Why we rated Deep-sea treasure dive 6C
Deep-sea treasure dive is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Deep-sea treasure dive works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Deep-sea treasure dive 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, Deep-sea treasure dive explores adventure, friendship, exploration, juvenile fiction, and treasure hunt — 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, exploration.
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.
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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
- 9780545905916
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction