The search for the Northwest passage
Warren Brown
The search for the Northwest passage
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Warren Brown
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The icy wind bites at your cheeks as the creaking ship slices through the frozen sea. Every crack and splash echoes in the vast, chilly silence, promising adventure and mystery ahead. What secrets lie hidden beneath the endless ice, waiting to be found?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictional account explores the historic quest for the Northwest Passage, providing readers aged 9-12 with an engaging narrative that brings to life the challenges of Arctic exploration. The book is suitable for middle-grade readers and introduces themes of discovery and perseverance without intense conflict or mature content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0791012972
- Pages
- 111
- Publisher
- Chelsea House
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Nonfiction