Swiss Family Robinson
Johann Wyss
Swiss Family Robinson
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Johann Wyss
The text is written at a 6th 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 your family was stranded on a mysterious island with no one else around? Imagine building a whole new life from scratch—finding food, shelter, and even taming wild animals! But how will they face the challenges that come with surviving alone in the wild?
Quick Assessment
This classic middle-grade novel follows the Robinson family as they navigate life after being shipwrecked on a deserted island. Suitable for ages 9-12, it highlights themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience in the face of adversity. The story contains mild peril but focuses on positive family dynamics and resourcefulness.
Why we rated Swiss Family Robinson 11LP
Swiss Family Robinson is written at a Level 6 reading level across 214 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Swiss Family Robinson works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Swiss Family Robinson as 11LP ("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, Swiss Family Robinson explores adventure, family, and survival — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, survival.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781987616569
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction