The Shipwrecked Sailor

Tamara Bower

Cover of The Shipwrecked Sailor

The Shipwrecked Sailor

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Egyptian Tale with Hieroglyphs

by Tamara Bower

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Did you know there’s a secret island where a giant golden serpent guards a hidden treasure? A sailor gets shipwrecked there and discovers an amazing secret about a lost prince. But that’s only the beginning of his incredible adventure!

Themes

HistoricalAncient CivilizationsAdventureFriendship

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated story, inspired by an ancient Egyptian papyrus, follows a sailor's journey to a magical island where he befriends a golden serpent and uncovers a surprising secret. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces elements of ancient civilizations and friendship, with gentle themes and no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781481425254
Pages
32
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
Jan 14, 2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalAncient CivilizationsTransportationBoats, Ships & Underwater CraftRoyaltyFolkloreSailorsFolklore, Egypt

Places

Egypt