The House That Sailed Away (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books)

Pat Hutchins

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The House That Sailed Away (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pat Hutchins

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

This isn’t just any house—it’s a house that sails! When a family’s rainy day boredom turns into an ocean adventure, they face pirates, cannibals, and hidden treasure. It’s a wild ride that proves even the most ordinary places can become extraordinary.

Themes

AdventureFamilyFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows a family whose house unexpectedly floats away on a sea adventure filled with pirates, cannibals, and buried treasure. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines imaginative fantasy with light peril, making it an engaging and age-appropriate read. Parents should note the presence of mild adventure themes but no graphic content.

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 Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780745131467
Pages
192
Publisher
Galaxy Children's Large Print
Published
December 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction