The last two weeks of Georges Rivac
Geoffrey Household
The last two weeks of Georges Rivac
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Geoffrey Household
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
Here's a secret: Georges Rivac isn’t just any businessman—he’s carrying a dangerous secret that could change everything. On a stormy steamer crossing the English Channel, a passenger is thrown into the sea, but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Georges Rivac, a European businessman entangled in danger during a steamer crossing the English Channel. The story involves suspense and a mysterious death, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy literary detective fiction. Parents should note the themes of suspense and mild peril consistent with the mystery genre.
Why we rated The last two weeks of Georges Rivac 11LE
The last two weeks of Georges Rivac is written at a Level 6 reading level across 244 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The last two weeks of Georges Rivac works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The last two weeks of Georges Rivac 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 two weeks of Georges Rivac explores mystery, adventure, and literary — 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 mystery, adventure, literary.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0140052739
- Pages
- 244
- Publisher
- Penguin Group
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction