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Treasure Island (Unabridged Classics)
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island (Unabridged Classics)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Illustrated by Scott McKowen
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes. Its HootRating code, MP, means moderate content, mostly physical.
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About This Book
What if a dusty old chest held a secret map to pirate treasure? Imagine setting sail on a ship filled with danger, mystery, and daring adventure. But can you outsmart the pirates who will do anything to claim the fortune first?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic adventure novel follows a young boy who discovers a treasure map leading to hidden pirate gold, thrusting him into a thrilling and perilous quest. Suitable for ages 13 and up, it includes themes of adventure, bravery, and moral choices, with some scenes of mild peril and suspense. Parents should note the story involves conflicts with pirates and moments of tension typical of classic juvenile fiction.
Why we rated Treasure Island (Unabridged Classics) MP (Moderate)
Treasure Island (Unabridged Classics) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 232 pages. Reading-wise, most kids in grade 7 and up can manage Treasure Island (Unabridged Classics) on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.
We rate Treasure Island (Unabridged Classics) as MP (Moderate, mostly 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Treasure Island (Unabridged Classics) explores adventure, classic fiction, coming of age, friendship, and buried treasure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, classic fiction, 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.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
MP · Moderate · PhysicalReading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781402714573
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
- Published
- October 1, 2004
- Type
- Fiction