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Flint's Island

Leonard Wibberley

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Flint's Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Leonard Wibberley

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Long John Silver is not just any pirate—he's the cleverest treasure hunter on the high seas! When he sets his sights on a hidden island full of secrets, danger and adventure follow every step. This isn't just a treasure hunt; it's a test of wits that could change everything.

Themes

AdventurePiratesBuried TreasureFriendship

Quick Assessment

Flint's Island continues the thrilling adventures of Long John Silver as he seeks a legendary pirate treasure. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, this middle-grade fiction offers action and suspense without intense violence or mature themes. It encourages imagination and problem-solving with a classic pirate story setting.

Why we rated Flint's Island 9LP

Flint's Island is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flint's Island works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Flint's Island as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Flint's Island explores adventure, pirates, buried treasure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, pirates, buried treasure.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
1883937116
Pages
160
Publisher
Bethlehem Books
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PiratesBuried Treasure