What reading level is Mystery on Skull Island?

Mystery on Skull Island by Elizabeth McDavid Jones is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mystery on Skull Island appropriate for?

Mystery on Skull Island is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Mystery on Skull Island?

Mystery on Skull Island is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Mystery on Skull Island have any content warnings?

Mystery on Skull Island has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mystery on Skull Island?

Mystery on Skull Island by Elizabeth McDavid Jones is 110 pages.

Mystery on Skull Island

Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Mystery on Skull Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The salty spray of the sea stings Rachel’s face as pirate ships loom on the horizon. Her heart pounds as she clutches a pearl necklace, a precious memory of her mother, stolen right from her! Now, amidst secret islands and quicksand, Rachel must uncover hidden dangers while holding onto the friendships that mean the most.

Themes

Adventure Family Friendship Historical

Quick Assessment

Set in 1724, this historical middle-grade novel follows Rachel Howell as she navigates pirate attacks, family changes, and newfound friendships in South Carolina. Themes include family dynamics, loyalty, and adventure, with mild peril appropriate for ages 9-12. The story also includes a historical afterword to provide context.