The Whydah
Martin W. Sandler
The Whydah
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Martin W. Sandler
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Dive into the thrilling tale of the Whydah, a pirate ship with a daring captain and a mysterious fate beneath the waves. Uncover the secrets of its wreck and the journey to bring history back to life through underwater adventure and discovery.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include history of slave trade, physical danger. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780763680336
- Pages
- 170
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 29,866
- Lexile
- 1270L
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 19m
- Text Density
- Standard