The Tombs of Anak (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series)
Frank E. Peretti
The Tombs of Anak (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frank E. Peretti
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
There's a secret lurking deep in the jungle—a man-eating creature feared and worshiped by the locals. Jay and Lila Cooper stumble upon this mystery while hunting for a missing treasure-seeker, but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows siblings Jay and Lila Cooper as they investigate a missing person and encounter a mysterious creature tied to local legends. The story blends elements of mystery and faith-based themes appropriate for ages 9-12, with mild suspense and light peril. Parents should note the book includes references to Christian life and a suspenseful but non-graphic supernatural element.
Why we rated The Tombs of Anak (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series) 9LE
The Tombs of Anak (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Tombs of Anak (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Tombs of Anak (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series) as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 Tombs of Anak (The Cooper Kids Adventure Series) explores mystery, adventure, christian life, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, christian life.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781581346206
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Captain Fiddle Publications
- Published
- July 14, 2004
- Type
- Fiction