Derrydale Children's Library

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Derrydale Children's Library

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Treasure Island (Derrydale Children's Library)

by RH Value Publishing

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if a dusty old map slipped out of a forgotten box and held the secret to a pirate's lost treasure? Imagine setting off on a wild adventure where every clue could bring you closer to gold—or to danger lurking in the shadows. Can they unlock the mystery before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This young adult adventure follows an innkeeper and her son as they discover a treasure map among a deceased guest's belongings, leading them into a quest filled with excitement and peril. Suitable for ages 13-18, the story blends classic treasure hunting themes with suspenseful moments that keep readers engaged. Parents should note the presence of moderate peril and suspense but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

343 pages
ISBN
9780517141458
Pages
343
Publisher
Gramercy
Published
December 9, 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ClassicsNon-ClassifiableSale BooksSale ChildrenYoung AdultAdventure and AdventurersBuried TreasurePirates