The adventures of Long John Silver
Denis Judd
The adventures of Long John Silver
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Denis Judd
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
The salty sea air stings Long John Silver's face as he clutches a worn map, heart pounding. Waves crash fiercely, and shadows of enemies loom close—will he protect the secret of Kidd's Island? Suddenly, a shout echoes across the deck, and everything changes.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows the legendary pirate Long John Silver as he reflects on his adventurous past and the hidden treasure on Kidd's Island. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers thrilling pirate action and themes of adventure without intense violence or mature content. Parents can expect exciting storytelling that sparks imagination while remaining age-appropriate.
Why we rated The adventures of Long John Silver 11LP
The adventures of Long John Silver is written at a Level 6 reading level across 219 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The adventures of Long John Silver works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The adventures of Long John Silver 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, The adventures of Long John Silver explores adventure, pirates, and buried treasure — 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, pirates, buried treasure.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0312007175
- Pages
- 219
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction