The last treasure
Janet Anderson
The last treasure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Janet Anderson
The text is written at a 6th 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
Ellsworth races through the dusty attic, clutching a faded map while shadows flicker on the walls. Suddenly, a creak echoes from below—someone else is in the house! What secrets will Ellsworth and Jess uncover before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows thirteen-year-old Ellsworth as he visits distant relatives and teams up with his cousin Jess to unravel family secrets and search for a hidden treasure. The story explores themes of family dynamics and mystery appropriate for ages 9-12, with mild suspense but no intense content. Parents can expect a wholesome adventure centered on discovery and connection.
Why we rated The last treasure 11LE
The last treasure is written at a Level 6 reading level across 257 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The last treasure works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The last treasure as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The last treasure explores family, mystery, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439699938
- Pages
- 257
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction