The treasure of the Bermuda Triangle
Steve Stevenson
The treasure of the Bermuda Triangle
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steve Stevenson
Illustrated by Turconi, Stefano, 1974- illustrator
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
Agatha and her cousin Dash sprint through tangled jungle vines, clutching a map that might lead to a priceless golden Mayan calendar. Suddenly, the sky darkens and the ocean roars around the Bermuda Triangle, swallowing their boat in a swirl of mist. What secrets will surface from this mysterious whirlpool?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Agatha, a clever girl detective, and her cousin Dash as they search for a priceless golden Mayan calendar lost in the Bermuda Triangle. The story combines mystery and action suitable for ages 9-12, with themes of treasure hunting and global exploration. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and suspense typical of adventure fiction.
Why we rated The treasure of the Bermuda Triangle 9LP
The treasure of the Bermuda Triangle is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 121 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The treasure of the Bermuda Triangle works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The treasure of the Bermuda Triangle as 9LP ("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 treasure of the Bermuda Triangle explores adventure, treasure troves, mystery, 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 adventure, treasure troves, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 9780448462240
- Pages
- 121
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction