Lost republic
Thompson, Paul B.
Lost republic
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Thompson, Paul B.
The text is written at a 6th 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
The salty spray of the ocean whips against your face as the old steamship creaks beneath your feet. Far from land, the hum of modern machines suddenly fades into eerie silence, leaving only whispers of secrets and shadows of an island that shouldn't exist. Can eight teens unravel the mysteries that rise with the mist and survive where no one else can?
Quick Assessment
Set in 2055, this middle-grade science fiction novel follows eight teenagers aboard the last steamship crossing the Atlantic. When technology fails and the ship encounters a mysterious island, the teens must use their unique skills to survive and solve the island’s ancient mysteries. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story involves themes of survival, mystery, and teamwork without intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated Lost republic 11LE
Lost republic is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lost republic works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Lost republic as 11LE ("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, Lost republic explores science & nature, survival, adventure, mystery, and fantasy world-building — 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, survival, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781623240004
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishing, LLC
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction