Pirates
Drew Lamm
Pirates
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Drew Lamm
Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
On a stormy night, Max just wants a gentle tale about cats, but his sister Ellery drags him into a spooky pirate adventure filled with eerie surprises. As shadows creep and tales grow darker, Max's courage is tested until he turns the tables with a playful scare of his own. This funny and chilling story teaches the importance of kindness and choosing stories that comfort you when you're feeling alone.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include animals are abused, animal dies, dead animal. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0786803924
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Disney-Hyperion
- Published
- September 1, 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 894
- Read-Aloud
- ~6 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy