Lost City

Clive Cussler

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Lost City

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel from the Numa Files

by Clive Cussler

NUMA Files; Kurt Austin Adventure

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Deep beneath the ocean lies an ancient city hiding a secret that could extend human life forever. Brave explorers dive into the depths, but many who seek this mystery never return. Courage and danger collide in a thrilling quest to uncover the truth beneath the waves.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

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 Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

420 pages
119,770 words
13h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
039915177X
Pages
420
Publisher
Putnam Adult
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
119,770
Read-Aloud
~13h 18m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Austin, KurtUnderwater ExplorationMarine ScientistsImmortalism