Tales of the fighting navy from 'Blackwood'.
Blackwood Publishing, Limited
Tales of the fighting navy from 'Blackwood'.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Blackwood Publishing, Limited
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
What if you were aboard a mighty navy ship, sailing into the heart of thrilling battles on the open sea? Imagine the roar of cannons, the clash of swords, and the brave sailors who risk everything to protect their crew. But what secrets lie beneath the waves, and who will survive the fiercest fight of all?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores naval battles through vivid storytelling suited for ages 9-12. It presents adventurous scenes of maritime conflict with some depictions of fantasy-style combat, appropriate for readers comfortable with action and historical-style battles. Parents should note the presence of battle scenes but no graphic violence or mature themes.
Why we rated Tales of the fighting navy from 'Blackwood'. 11LP
Tales of the fighting navy from 'Blackwood'. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 202 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tales of the fighting navy from 'Blackwood'. works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tales of the fighting navy from 'Blackwood'. 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, Tales of the fighting navy from 'Blackwood'. explores adventure, historical, and friendship — 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, historical, friendship.
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
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Tales of the sea from 'Blackwood'.
Blackwood Publishing, Limited
Tales of the sea from 'Blackwood'.
Blackwood Publishing, Limited
Tales of pirates and buccaneers
Howard Pyle
Tales of pirates and buccaneers
Howard Pyle
Blackbeard
Aileen Weintraub
Blackbeard
Aileen Weintraub
Sailors under fire
Brian Williams
Sailors under fire
Brian Williams
John Paul Jones, Victory at Sea
Scott Waldman
John Paul Jones, Victory at Sea
Scott Waldman
Fighting Forces of World War II at Sea
John C. Miles
Fighting Forces of World War II at Sea
John C. Miles
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0851580106
- Pages
- 202
- Publisher
- Blackwood
- Published
- 1968
- Type
- Fiction