What reading level is Mysterious Island?

Mysterious Island by Jules Verne is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mysterious Island appropriate for?

Mysterious Island is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Mysterious Island?

Mysterious Island is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Mysterious Island have any content warnings?

Mysterious Island has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mysterious Island?

Mysterious Island by Jules Verne is 768 pages.

Mysterious Island

Jules Verne

Mysterious Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jules Verne

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 breeze stings your skin as the roar of crashing waves fills the air. Suddenly, a hot air balloon tumbles from the sky, landing on an island wrapped in secrets and shadows. What adventures—and dangers—await when the unknown is just beyond the next tree?

Themes

Adventure Survival FriendshipAction & AdventureClassics

Quick Assessment

This classic adventure novel follows five prisoners of war who escape by hot air balloon and crash on a mysterious Pacific island. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of survival, teamwork, and courage amidst suspenseful moments and mild peril. Parents should note the historical war context and some tense scenes involving danger and mystery.