Cover of Lost at sea.

Lost at sea.

by Kate William

Sweet Valley High

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

During a school field trip to a remote island, twins Jessica and Elizabeth experience an unexpected storm that turns their adventure into a desperate fight for survival. When Jessica and her friend Winston vanish after their lifeboat overturns, a tense search begins to uncover the truth behind their disappearance. This gripping tale explores courage and hope amid the perils of the open sea.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFriendshipSurvivalScience & NatureFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780553279702
Pages
149
Publisher
Sweet Valley
Published
1989
Type
Fiction
Word Count
28,007

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

School field tripsFictionHigh schools