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Tombs of Anak

Frank E. Peretti

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Tombs of Anak

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank E. Peretti

Cooper Kids Adventure

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Jay and Lila Cooper embark on an exciting adventure to find a lost explorer and uncover ancient secrets. Along the way, they encounter a terrifying creature feared by the local people and must use courage and teamwork to protect everyone. Their journey is full of mystery and bravery as they face dangers deep within hidden tombs.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Tombs of Anak 10LP

Tombs of Anak is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 148 pages (approximately 36,354 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tombs of Anak works for readers up to grade 7.8.

Read aloud, Tombs of Anak runs about 4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Tombs of Anak as 10LP ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Tombs of Anak explores adventure, friendship, mystery, and fantasy world-building — 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.
  • Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, mystery.
  • Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 6 more books in the Cooper Kids Adventure series.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

148 pages
36,354 words
4h 2m read-aloud
ISBN
0891075933
Pages
148
Published
1987
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,354
Read-Aloud
~4h 2m
Text Density
Standard

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