Return To 20000 Leagues Under The Sea

Steve Barlow, Steve Skidmore

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Return To 20000 Leagues Under The Sea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steve Barlow, Steve Skidmore

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 stings Luke’s face as he peers into the dark, swirling depths where the legendary Nautilus rests. Strange creatures glide silently by, their eyes gleaming in the murky water. Danger lurks everywhere—can Luke unlock the secrets of the sunken submarine before the sinister Sons of Destiny do?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows Luke as he discovers the wreck of Captain Nemo’s Nautilus submarine deep in the Indian Ocean. The story involves themes of bravery, exploration, and the race to protect a powerful secret from a dangerous cult. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and some suspenseful moments appropriate for this reading level.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

349 pages
ISBN
9781409521426
Pages
349
Publisher
Usborne Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & Adventure