What reading level is The Flying Dutchman?

The Flying Dutchman by Jane H. Gould is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Flying Dutchman appropriate for?

The Flying Dutchman is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The Flying Dutchman?

The Flying Dutchman is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the PowerKids Press; Jr. Graphic Ghost Stories series.

Does The Flying Dutchman have any content warnings?

The Flying Dutchman has a HootRating of 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Flying Dutchman?

The Flying Dutchman by Jane H. Gould is 24 pages (approximately 1,298 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Flying Dutchman

Jane H. Gould

The Flying Dutchman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane H. Gould

PowerKids Press; Jr. Graphic Ghost Stories

Reading Level 3-4 8LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Set sail on a thrilling adventure with a ghostly ship doomed to roam the oceans forever. Discover the mystery behind a captain's greed and explore captivating sea legends brought to life through vivid comic-style illustrations. Bonus stories at the end invite readers to dive even deeper into spooky maritime folklore.

Themes

LegendsGraphic novelsShipsOceanFolkloreAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The Flying Dutchman 8LP

The Flying Dutchman is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 1,298 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Flying Dutchman works for readers up to grade 5.8.

Read aloud, The Flying Dutchman takes about 9 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The Flying Dutchman as 8LP ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, The Flying Dutchman explores legends, graphic novels, ships, ocean, and folklore — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about legends, graphic novels, ships.