The Hunt for Buried Treasure
Martyn Godfrey
The Hunt for Buried Treasure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Martyn Godfrey
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
Garrett clutches the map as the mysterious stranger steps into Grandma's bed-and-breakfast, eyes sharp and searching. Every creak of the old floorboards feels like a warning—will the treasure be lost forever? Suddenly, a shadow moves in the hallway, and everything changes.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Garrett and his friend Del as they embark on an exciting treasure hunt complicated by a suspicious guest at their grandmother's bed-and-breakfast. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features mild suspense and adventure without intense peril. It's a fun read that encourages problem-solving and friendship.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780606089715
- Pages
- 153
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- January 1996
- Type
- Fiction