Tullus and the Ransom Gold
David C. Cook Publishing Company
Tullus and the Ransom Gold
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David C. Cook Publishing Company
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
There’s a hidden treasure that could change everything, but Tullus has no idea he’s about to uncover secrets darker than gold. What dangers lurk behind the ransom and who can he really trust? This is just the start of a daring adventure that will test his courage like never before.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Tullus and the Ransom Gold is a middle-grade historical fiction novel set in medieval times, perfect for readers aged 9 to 12. The story explores themes of bravery, trust, and adventure as Tullus faces challenges involving hidden treasure and complex relationships. The book contains mild peril typical for the genre but remains appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Tullus and the Ransom Gold 9LP
Tullus and the Ransom Gold is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 114 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tullus and the Ransom Gold works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Tullus and the Ransom Gold as 9LP ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Tullus and the Ransom Gold explores historical - medieval, adventure, friendship, and courage — 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 historical - medieval, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780912692333
- Pages
- 114
- Publisher
- David C Cook Distribution
- Published
- June 1, 1974
- Type
- Fiction