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Summer on Kidd's Creek

Holland, Robert M.A.

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Summer on Kidd's Creek

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel of Mystery and Adventure

by Holland, Robert M.A.

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Fourteen-year-old best friends Asa and Ike decide to look for a treasure chest rumored to be buried in 1699 by the pirate, Captain Kidd, near Kidd's Creek, Maine, but two strange, mysterious men are also there seeking treasure, and the boys are in their way.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Summer on Kidd's Creek Level 0

Summer on Kidd's Creek is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 163 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Summer on Kidd's Creek works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Summer on Kidd's Creek as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

163 pages
ISBN
0965852326
Pages
163
Publisher
Frost Hollow Publishers, LLC
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Kidd, William, D. 1701Buried TreasureAdventure and AdventurersMaineTreasure TrovesAdventure Stories

People

William Kidd (d. 1701)