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Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

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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.

Why we rated Treasure Island 11LP

Treasure Island is written at a Level 6 reading level across 274 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Treasure Island works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Treasure Island as 11LP ("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.

Thematically, Treasure Island explores adventure, pirates, friendship, voyages and travels, and buried treasure — 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.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, pirates, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

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

Genres

Subjects

Buried TreasurePiratesAdventure and AdventurersVoyages and TravelsTreasure Island