The land of triangles
Elizabeth A. Gilliott
The land of triangles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elizabeth A. Gilliott
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a simple fishing trip turned into a wild adventure in a mysterious place where triangles rule? Kevin, Traci, and Jason suddenly find themselves trapped in a strange land, separated from their dads and facing unknown dangers. Can they survive and find their way back before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows three children who become trapped in a mysterious land after an encounter with the Bermuda Triangle during a fishing trip with their fathers. The story explores themes of survival, bravery, and family bonds, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of suspense and mild peril as the children navigate challenges without adult supervision.
Why we rated The land of triangles 11ME
The land of triangles is written at a Level 6 reading level across 202 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The land of triangles works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The land of triangles as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The land of triangles explores adventure, family, and survival — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, survival.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781460245941
- Pages
- 202
- Publisher
- FriesenPress
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction