Fathom Five

Robert Westall

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Fathom Five

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Westall

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

During the spring of 1943, a group of teens in the quiet English town of Garmouth band together to uncover a secret spy within their midst. As they unravel clues, their courage and friendship are put to the test in a thrilling quest to protect their community from hidden dangers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, mild peril, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

276 pages
65,019 words
7h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
0679801316
Pages
276
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
November 21, 1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,019
Read-Aloud
~7h 13m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Non-ClassifiableGreat BritainWestall, RobertSpiesWorld War, 1939-1945Spy StoriesWorld War1939-1945Submarines

Places

Great Britain