What reading level is Treasure Island?

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is at a Level 8 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: 12LP (Light — Physical).

Does Treasure Island have any content warnings?

Treasure Island has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). No specific content flags noted. 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 418 pages.

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 8 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 simple treasure map could change a boy's life forever? Imagine sailing across the ocean, chasing buried gold, only to find out that the crew might not be your friends but dangerous pirates! Can Jim outsmart them all before it's too late?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Coming of AgePiratesBuried TreasureFiction

Quick Assessment

This classic adventure follows Jim Hawkins, a young boy who discovers a treasure map and embarks on a perilous journey to find hidden riches. Along the way, he faces cunning pirates and must use his wits to survive. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril and themes of bravery and friendship, with no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Light

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

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

418 pages

ISBN: 9781080041961
Pages: 418
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2019
Type: Fiction

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersBuried TreasureCaribbean AreaPirates