The Treasure Hunt (Tales from Percy's Park)
Nick Butterworth
The Treasure Hunt (Tales from Percy's Park)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nick Butterworth
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
Percy races through the park, waving a shiny map as the animals scramble behind him. Suddenly, they stumble upon something sparkling in the bushes—something far more exciting than chocolate coins! But what could it be, and how will it change their treasure hunt?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows Percy as he organizes a treasure hunt for his animal friends. While intended to be a simple game with chocolate coins, the animals discover an unexpected surprise that adds excitement and wonder to their adventure. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers engaging themes of friendship and discovery with gentle action and animal characters.
Why we rated The Treasure Hunt (Tales from Percy's Park) 7C
The Treasure Hunt (Tales from Percy's Park) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Treasure Hunt (Tales from Percy's Park) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Treasure Hunt (Tales from Percy's Park) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The Treasure Hunt (Tales from Percy's Park) explores friendship, adventure, and animals — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo 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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780007155170
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- HarperCollins UK
- Published
- October 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction