What reading level is To brave the seas?

To brave the seas by David McRobbie is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is To brave the seas appropriate for?

To brave the seas is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, War & Conflict.

What genre is To brave the seas?

To brave the seas is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does To brave the seas have any content warnings?

To brave the seas has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is To brave the seas?

To brave the seas by David McRobbie is 242 pages.

To brave the seas

David McRobbie

To brave the seas

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David McRobbie

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The ship rocks violently as the lookout shouts, ‘Enemy planes incoming!’ Waves crash over the deck, but the crew scrambles to their stations. Amid the chaos, a young deck boy must prove his courage—will he survive the next attack?

Themes

Military ParticipationWorld War IIAdventure Coming of Age Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows a teenage boy who becomes a deck boy on British Merchant Navy ships during World War II. It explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the harsh realities of wartime naval service. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild peril and war-related action but is appropriate for readers interested in history and adventure.