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Letters from Atlantis

Robert Silverberg

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Letters from Atlantis

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Silverberg

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Atlantis isn't just a myth—it's a dazzling city trapped in time, and Roy is inside the mind of its prince! But the secrets he uncovers might change everything he thought he knew about history. Can he solve the mystery before Atlantis disappears forever?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction novel follows Roy and Lora, time travelers who explore the legendary city of Atlantis through the eyes of its prince. The story blends adventure with imaginative world-building and touches on themes of history and mystery suitable for readers aged 9-12. There are no intense content warnings, making it a great pick for young readers interested in time travel and ancient legends.

Why we rated Letters from Atlantis 9LE

Letters from Atlantis is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 136 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Letters from Atlantis works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Letters from Atlantis as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Letters from Atlantis explores science & nature, adventure, fantasy world-building, 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 science & nature, adventure, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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

136 pages
ISBN
9780446362863
Pages
136
Publisher
ibooks
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionAtlantisTime Travel