Queens Pirate

Rebecca Alexandra Simon

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Queens Pirate

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Lives of Anne Bonny & Mary Read

by Rebecca Alexandra Simon

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Bullets fly and swords clash as two daring women fight side by side on a pirate ship rocking in the wild Caribbean sea. Anne Bonny and Mary Read refuse to back down, even when the danger is close. But just when it seems they might escape capture, a shadowy threat looms — what will happen next?

Themes

HistoricalAdventureFemale EmpowermentBiographySocial Constraints

Quick Assessment

This engaging biography introduces middle-grade readers to Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two notorious female pirates from the early 18th century. It balances historical facts with the legends surrounding their lives, providing insight into the challenges women faced in that era. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes descriptions of pirate battles and legal trials but avoids graphic violence or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Historical Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

244 pages
ISBN
9781882513536
Pages
244
Publisher
Pen and Sword History
Published
December 2000
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile