What reading level is Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy)?

Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy) by Theodore Taylor is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy) appropriate for?

Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy)?

Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy) have any content warnings?

Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy)

Theodore Taylor

Teetoncey and Ben O'Neal (Cape Hatteras Trilogy)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Theodore Taylor

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 a lost ship held secret chests filled with silver waiting to be found? Imagine Ben and his friends racing against time to recover the treasure without anyone catching on. But can they keep their secret safe when danger is lurking just around the corner?

Themes

Adventure Family Historical

Quick Assessment

This sequel follows Ben and his friends as they uncover the mystery of two chests of silver lost in a shipwreck. Set in a historical adventure context, the story explores themes of friendship, courage, and family. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the book contains mild suspense and action but no intense or graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Level 5 Gentle

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Details

ISBN: 9781417630714
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Published: August 2004
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureFamilyHistorical