Treasure Hunt Across America
Ben Grossblatt
Treasure Hunt Across America
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ben Grossblatt
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The race is on! You dash through bustling cities and quiet forests, eyes sharp for hidden treasures in every corner. But just when you think you've found them all, a new clue sends you sprinting toward the next mystery—what could it be?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging early reader encourages exploration and observation as children search for hundreds of hidden people, places, and objects across all 50 states. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines fun with educational elements about geography and landmarks, supporting early reading skills. The book contains no concerning content and is perfect for young adventurers.
Why we rated Treasure Hunt Across America 7C
Treasure Hunt Across America is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Treasure Hunt Across America works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Treasure Hunt Across America as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Treasure Hunt Across America weaves together adventure and sports & recreation.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, sports & recreation.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439557320
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Scholastic (Tangerine Press)
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction