The Lost Treasures of Yucatan
Ben Maartman
The Lost Treasures of Yucatan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Belizean Saga
by Ben Maartman
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The jungle air is thick and heavy as footsteps crunch on fallen leaves. Suddenly, a gleam catches your eye—could it be the legendary Eye of God? But danger lurks just beyond the shadows, and every step might be your last.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This adventure novel follows a thrilling quest through the Yucatan rainforest as young characters search for a legendary treasure known as the Eye of God. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, it combines elements of mystery and cultural exploration with light peril. Parents should note that while the story involves suspense and some danger, it is appropriate for middle and high school readers.
Why we rated The Lost Treasures of Yucatan 9LP
The Lost Treasures of Yucatan is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 106 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Lost Treasures of Yucatan works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Lost Treasures of Yucatan as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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 Lost Treasures of Yucatan explores adventure, mystery, friendship, and cultural exploration — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 9781412014878
- Pages
- 106
- Publisher
- Trafford Publishing
- Published
- July 6, 2006
- Type
- Fiction