The Whydah

Martin W. Sandler

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The Whydah

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Martin W. Sandler

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

History of Slave Trade Physical Danger
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

170 pages
29,866 words
3h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
9780763680336
Pages
170
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
29,866
Lexile
1270L
Read-Aloud
~3h 19m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Slave TradeWhidahBuccaneersShipwrecksPiratesCaribbean AreaShips18th CenturyMassachusetts

Places

Caribbean AreaMassachusetts