Treasure Island (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level C)
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level C)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
With Story of the Treasure of Normon Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The creak of the old wooden floor and the salty sea breeze fill the air as a faded treasure map slips from a dusty chest. Suddenly, the promise of hidden pirate gold sparkles in the sunlight, but every step closer brings new challenges and thrilling secrets. Can you feel the excitement and danger just waiting to be uncovered?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic adventure follows a young boy and the innkeeper's family as they discover a treasure map leading to buried pirate gold. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the story balances exciting adventure with moments of suspense and mild peril, making it engaging and age-appropriate. Parents should note the presence of danger related to pirates but no graphic content.
Why we rated Treasure Island (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level C) 8LP
Treasure Island (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level C) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 62 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Treasure Island (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level C) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Treasure Island (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level C) as 8LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Treasure Island (Regents Illustrated Classics, Level C) explores adventure, buried treasure, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, buried treasure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 9780139306297
- Pages
- 62
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Published
- July 1982
- Type
- Fiction