QUEST FOR ATLANTIS
Frances, Mary Hendry
QUEST FOR ATLANTIS
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frances, Mary Hendry
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
The salty spray of the ocean fills the air as Chooker swims through the shimmering underwater world of Atlantis. Suddenly, a shadow looms—a giant threatening her peaceful kingdom. Can she brave the unknown Outside to save her family and prove that not all giants are enemies?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Chooker, a courageous young girl from the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, as she embarks on a daring quest to save her home and clear her family's name. The story includes themes of bravery, family loyalty, and overcoming misunderstandings in a magical setting. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril but no intense content.
Why we rated QUEST FOR ATLANTIS 11LE
QUEST FOR ATLANTIS is written at a Level 6 reading level across 228 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, QUEST FOR ATLANTIS works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate QUEST FOR ATLANTIS as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, QUEST FOR ATLANTIS explores fantasy, adventure, family, and magic — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781905665211
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Pollinger in Print
- Published
- January 10, 2007
- Type
- Fiction