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Tullus and the Ransom Gold

David C. Cook Publishing Company

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Tullus and the Ransom Gold

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David C. Cook Publishing Company

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

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

Historical - MedievalAdventureFriendshipCourage

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 — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

114 pages
ISBN
9780912692333
Pages
114
Publisher
David C Cook Distribution
Published
June 1, 1974
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalMedieval