The ship of adventure
Enid Blyton
The ship of adventure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Enid Blyton
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
The salty spray of the sea fills the air as the ship creaks and groans under the bright blue sky. Somewhere beyond the horizon, hidden treasures and daring adventures await, but danger lurks close by in the form of sneaky criminals. Can the brave siblings unlock the secrets of the treasure trove before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This classic middle-grade adventure follows a group of siblings as they encounter criminals and hunt for hidden treasure on the high seas. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers exciting action and themes of family bonds and bravery. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and criminal activity typical of adventure stories.
Why we rated The ship of adventure 11LP
The ship of adventure is written at a Level 6 reading level across 265 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The ship of adventure works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The ship of adventure as 11LP ("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 ship of adventure explores adventure, family, treasure hunting, criminals, and sibling relationships — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, treasure hunting.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781447262800
- Pages
- 265
- Publisher
- Macmillan Children's Books
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction