Jonathan Wild ; [and], The journal of a voyage to Lisbon
Henry Fielding
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Jonathan Wild ; [and], The journal of a voyage to Lisbon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon
by Henry Fielding
The text is written at a 7th 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 would you do if you had to journey across stormy seas to a faraway land? Imagine stepping into the shoes of a daring traveler exploring the mysteries of Lisbon, while also uncovering the dark secrets of a notorious criminal from long ago. Which story will surprise you the most?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book combines Henry Fielding's personal travel journal from his voyage to Lisbon with a historical fiction narrative about Jonathan Wild, a famous English criminal. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers both adventure and a glimpse into 18th-century life, with mature themes handled thoughtfully. Parents should note the historical criminal content but can expect it to be appropriate for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Jonathan Wild ; [and], The journal of a voyage to Lisbon 12LT
Jonathan Wild ; [and], The journal of a voyage to Lisbon is written at a Level 7 reading level across 305 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jonathan Wild ; [and], The journal of a voyage to Lisbon works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Jonathan Wild ; [and], The journal of a voyage to Lisbon as 12LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Jonathan Wild ; [and], The journal of a voyage to Lisbon explores adventure, historical, travel, and crime fiction — 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, historical, travel.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0460008773
- Pages
- 305
- Publisher
- Dent
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction