What reading level is Treasure Island?

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is at a Level 4-5 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: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Does Treasure Island have any content warnings?

Treasure Island has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. 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 178 pages.

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 that could lead you to hidden gold on a mysterious island? Imagine sailing across the Caribbean, facing daring pirates and dangerous secrets at every turn. Would you have the courage to outsmart Long John Silver and claim the treasure before it’s too late?

Themes

AdventurePiratesComing of Age Friendship

Quick Assessment

Treasure Island is a classic adventure story about a young boy named Jim who discovers a treasure map and embarks on a thrilling journey filled with pirates and danger. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of bravery, trust, and the complexities of human nature. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and pirate-related conflict typical of adventure fiction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence

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

178 pages

ISBN: 9781989201183
Pages: 178
Publisher: East India Publishing Company
Published: 2018
Type: Fiction

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersBuried TreasureCaribbean AreaPirates