What reading level is Treasure Island?

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Treasure Island appropriate for?

Treasure Island is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Treasure Island?

Treasure Island is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Treasure Island have any content warnings?

Treasure Island has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Treasure Island?

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is 274 pages.

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

With Story of the Treasure of Normon Island

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you found a treasure map hidden in an old pirate's chest? Imagine setting sail on a daring adventure across the sea, facing secret codes and sneaky pirates at every turn. But with danger lurking, can you outsmart the villains and claim the treasure for yourself?

Themes

AdventurePiratesFriendshipVoyages and TravelsBuried Treasure

Quick Assessment

Treasure Island is a classic middle-grade adventure about a young boy who discovers a pirate's treasure map and embarks on a thrilling voyage. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains themes of bravery, friendship, and adventure, with some mild peril typical of pirate stories. Parents should note the presence of conflict involving pirates but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Robert Louis Stevenson

Level 3 Mild

Treasure Island

Level 4 Intense

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Details

Book Length

274 pages

ISBN: 9780448149202
Pages: 274
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
Published: 1978
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Buried TreasurePiratesAdventure and AdventurersVoyages and TravelsTreasure Island