The giant rat of Sumatra
Sid Fleischman
The giant rat of Sumatra
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
or Pirates Galore
by Sid Fleischman
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
The salty spray of the ocean stings your face as the Giant Rat of Sumatra creaks ominously in the harbor. Its crooked-toothed rat figurehead seems almost alive, daring anyone to come close. Twelve-year-old Shipwreck thought he was finally headed home, but the thrilling danger of pirates has only just begun.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century California and the Mexican-American War, this middle-grade historical fiction follows a twelve-year-old cabin boy caught up in pirate adventures and danger. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of adventure, history, and personal courage, with mild peril typical of pirate tales but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060742409
- Pages
- 194
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction