What reading level is Peter Duck?

Peter Duck by Arthur Michell Ransome is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Peter Duck appropriate for?

Peter Duck is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is Peter Duck?

Peter Duck is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Peter Duck have any content warnings?

Peter Duck has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). 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 Peter Duck?

Peter Duck by Arthur Michell Ransome is 496 pages.

Peter Duck

Arthur Michell Ransome

Peter Duck

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Arthur Michell Ransome

Reading Level 8 12LP 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

What if you could sail the wild, endless ocean with your best friends, chasing treasure and facing mysterious dangers? Imagine navigating stormy seas, solving puzzles, and discovering hidden secrets on a ship called the Dawn Treader. But when danger looms on the horizon, will courage be enough to keep everyone safe?

Themes

Adventure Friendship FamilyClassicsSports & Recreation

Quick Assessment

Peter Duck is a classic middle-grade adventure featuring a group of siblings who set sail on an exciting sea voyage filled with challenges and discoveries. The story offers themes of teamwork, bravery, and exploration suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the book includes some perilous situations typical of adventure stories but is overall appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Light

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

496 pages

ISBN: 9780099427162
Pages: 496
Publisher: Random House
Published: September 6, 2001
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureClassicsSports & RecreationBrothers and SistersSailingStorytellingAdventure and AdventurersVoyages and TravelsSea StoriesTreasure TrovesAdventure StoriesSporting StoriesTeenage)SwallowsAmazonsBoats and BoatingDucksSiblings