Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Original Story Adapted for Modern Readers
by 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a dusty old map hidden in a stranger's trunk could lead you to a pirate's lost treasure? Imagine setting sail on a daring adventure filled with secret codes, mysterious islands, and dangerous foes. But can you outsmart the pirates before they find you first?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic tale follows a young boy who discovers a treasure map linked to a notorious pirate's fortune. Packed with action and suspense, it explores themes of bravery and adventure suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the story involves peril and moral challenges typical of pirate adventures but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Treasure Island 11MP
Treasure Island is written at a Level 6 reading level across 244 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 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Treasure Island explores adventure, friendship, coming of age, fiction, and action & adventure — 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, friendship, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781964743004
- Pages
- 244
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction