Slaves of Socorro
John Flanagan
Slaves of Socorro
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Flanagan
The text is written at a 8th 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
The Heron brotherband sails fast, their ship slicing through wild waves. Hal spots a shadowy vessel trailing them—pirates from their past! Suddenly, the wind shifts, and a fierce battle is about to erupt. Can they rescue the captured friends before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Hal and his crew as they face new challenges on the sea, including a daring mission to rescue captives from a slave market. The story includes themes of friendship, courage, and teamwork, appropriate for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note some scenes of peril and conflict typical of pirate adventures.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781742759340
- Pages
- 482
- Publisher
- Random House Australia
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction