The Danger

Gordon Korman

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The Danger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Dive Trilogy

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

A group of kids stumbles upon hidden treasure beneath the sea, but when greedy adults try to claim it, everyone faces the risk of losing it all. Racing against time, they must work together to protect the prize before it's gone forever. Adventure and teamwork shine in this thrilling treasure hunt.

Themes

AdventureFriendshipTreasure HuntTeamwork

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

150 pages
26,481 words
2h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
0439507243
Pages
150
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
26,481
Read-Aloud
~2h 57m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

ShipwrecksCaribbean AreaBuried TreasureTreasure-troveTreasure TrovesMarine LifeMystery FictionUnder Sea AdventuresScuba DivingDiversSkin DivingFriendshipDivingAdventure and Adventurers

Places

Caribbean Area