Survivors of the Chancellor
Jules Verne
Survivors of the Chancellor
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jules Verne
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you were trapped on a ship lost at sea, facing fierce storms and mysterious dangers? Imagine the thrill and fear as the Chancellor’s passengers struggle to survive against all odds. How far would you go to stay alive when the ocean itself seems against you?
Quick Assessment
Survivors of the Chancellor is a gripping middle-grade adventure that follows the perilous final voyage of a British sailing ship. Told from a passenger's point of view, it explores themes of courage, survival, and mystery suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains mild peril and moments of suspense but is appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in historical adventure fiction.
Why we rated Survivors of the Chancellor 9LP
Survivors of the Chancellor is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 195 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Survivors of the Chancellor works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Survivors of the Chancellor as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Survivors of the Chancellor explores adventure, survival, mystery, and historical — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, survival, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781681957227
- Pages
- 195
- Publisher
- Xist Publishing
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction