Fathom Five
Robert Westall
Fathom Five
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Westall
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 — ModerateReal 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
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- 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