What reading level is Expedition Whydah?

Expedition Whydah by Barry Clifford is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Expedition Whydah appropriate for?

Expedition Whydah is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Expedition Whydah?

Expedition Whydah is nonfiction — History.

Does Expedition Whydah have any content warnings?

Expedition Whydah has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Expedition Whydah?

Expedition Whydah by Barry Clifford is 311 pages (approximately 102,670 words).

Expedition Whydah

Barry Clifford

Expedition Whydah

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of the World's First Excavation of a Pirate Treasure Ship and the Man Who Found Her

by Barry Clifford

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Caught in a fierce storm in 1717, pirate Black Sam Bellamy and his crew faced their final hours aboard the Whydah, a ship destined to be lost to history. Centuries later, Barry Clifford turns his childhood fascination into a daring treasure hunt to uncover the sunken vessel off Cape Cod, blending tales of pirate adventure with a modern quest filled with determination and discovery. This vivid story brings to life the thrilling challenges of the past and the passion that drives explorers today.

Themes

AdventureHistoryPiratesPersistenceFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, physical danger, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.