Shipwreckers
Ben Butterworth
Shipwreckers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ben Butterworth
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The salty breeze carries the creak of old wooden ships crashing against jagged rocks. Imagine stepping onto Cornwall’s rocky shores where secrets of lost gold and sparkling diamonds shimmer beneath the waves. Jim’s adventure is just beginning, and the mystery is deeper than the ocean itself.
Quick Assessment
This early chapter book follows Jim as he travels to Cornwall, England, to uncover the truth behind mysterious shipwrecks carrying valuable treasures. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, the story combines adventure with historical intrigue, encouraging curiosity about the sea and exploration. The content is gentle with mild suspense appropriate for young readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780822437918
- Pages
- 84
- Publisher
- Lake Pub Co
- Published
- June 1976
- Type
- Fiction