What reading level is Red sea?

Red sea by Diane Tullson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Red sea appropriate for?

Red sea is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Survival, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Red sea?

Red sea is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Red sea have any content warnings?

Red sea has a HootRating of 9MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Survival, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Red sea?

Red sea by Diane Tullson is 169 pages.

Red sea

Diane Tullson

Red sea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diane Tullson

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you were stranded alone on a vast, wild sea with nothing but your courage and wits to keep you alive? Imagine battling fierce storms, mysterious pirates, and endless waves while searching for a way back home. Could you survive when every moment feels like your last?

Themes

Adventure SurvivalPiratesVoyages and travelsBoats and boating

Quick Assessment

Red Sea by Diane Tullson is a gripping middle-grade fiction novel about a young girl named Libby who faces the challenges of survival alone on a hostile sea. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of bravery, adventure, and resilience with some tense moments involving pirates and survival situations. Parents should note that while the story contains mild peril, it is appropriate for readers comfortable with adventurous and suspenseful narratives.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MP — Moderate — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Moderate ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Survival Fantasy Violence

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Details

Book Length

169 pages

ISBN: 9781551433318
Pages: 169
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 2005
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

PiratesSailingVoyages and TravelsBoats and BoatingSurvivalMères Et FillesNavigation À VoileMothers and DaughtersRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseYoung Adult Fiction

Places

Red SeaMer Rouge