Lord of the deep

Graham Salisbury

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Lord of the deep

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Graham Salisbury

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Mikey spends his days aboard a fishing boat in Hawaii, learning the ropes from his stepfather while discovering the true meaning of courage and commitment. As the ocean challenges him, he grows through unexpected adventures and hard-earned lessons about family and responsibility.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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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
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

182 pages
32,575 words
3h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
0385729189
Pages
182
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
32,575
Read-Aloud
~3h 37m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

FishingStepfathersHawaii

Places

Hawaii