The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Jake Miller

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jake Miller

Primary Source Library of the 13 Colonies...Colony; PowerKids Press

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the mystery of the vanished Roanoke Colony as young readers journey back to the 16th century to explore England's first attempts at settling in the New World. This tale invites curious minds to uncover clues about what might have happened to the people who disappeared without a trace. Adventure and history combine in this captivating early reader story.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
1,454 words
10m read-aloud
ISBN
1404230270
Pages
24
Publisher
Powerplus
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,454
Read-Aloud
~10 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Roanoke ColonyRoanoke Island16th CenturyNorth Carolina, History

Places

Roanoke Island (N.C.)Roanoke Colony