Hawk and the Hummingbird® and the Treasure
J. S. Clawson
Hawk and the Hummingbird® and the Treasure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J. S. Clawson
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
What if a mysterious riddle found in an old book could unlock a secret treasure? Imagine the fog rolling in as the bell buoy sounds, and Ruby, Red, and their friends set off on an adventure across their island. But the riddles are tricky, and the path might lead them into spooky places—will they solve the mystery before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows a group of friends who discover riddles pointing to a hidden treasure on their island. The story encourages teamwork and problem-solving while exploring themes of friendship and adventure suitable for ages 9-12. Mild suspense and some spooky moments appear but are appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Hawk and the Hummingbird® and the Treasure 9LP
Hawk and the Hummingbird® and the Treasure is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 126 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hawk and the Hummingbird® and the Treasure works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Hawk and the Hummingbird® and the Treasure 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Hawk and the Hummingbird® and the Treasure explores friendship, adventure, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781960430076
- Pages
- 126
- Publisher
- Mermaid Cove Publishing
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction