Derrydale Children's Library
RH Value Publishing
Derrydale Children's Library
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Treasure Island (Derrydale Children's Library)
by RH Value Publishing
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.
Why we rated Derrydale Children's Library 12ME
Derrydale Children's Library is written at a Level 7 reading level across 343 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Derrydale Children's Library works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Derrydale Children's Library as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Derrydale Children's Library explores adventure, family, mystery, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780517141458
- Pages
- 343
- Publisher
- Gramercy
- Published
- December 9, 1995
- Type
- Fiction