Treasure Island
Mary Georgia Livingston, Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Georgia Livingston, Robert Louis Stevenson
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 a dusty old map hidden in an inn's attic could lead to real pirate treasure? Imagine the thrill of chasing clues across islands, facing daring challenges, and outsmarting cunning foes. But what dangers lie ahead when the treasure is more than just gold?
Quick Assessment
This classic adventure follows a young boy and his mother as they discover a pirate's treasure map and embark on a thrilling journey to find hidden riches. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it explores themes of bravery, adventure, and problem-solving, with mild peril typical of pirate stories. Parents should note the presence of suspense and some conflict but no graphic content.
Why we rated Treasure Island 11LP
Treasure Island is written at a Level 6 reading level across 264 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, treasure hunt, family, and courage — 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, treasure hunt.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780870650109
- Pages
- 264
- Publisher
- Monarch Notes
- Published
- June 1983
- Type
- Fiction