Alone

Megan E. Freeman

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Alone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Megan E. Freeman

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Twelve-year-old Maddie wakes up to find her entire town mysteriously emptied, leaving her completely alone. With only her loyal dog and a stack of books for company, she must use her wits and courage to navigate dangers from wild animals to natural disasters while battling deep loneliness. As she fights to survive, Maddie discovers strength she never knew she had in a world turned upside down.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, mild peril, death. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Mild Peril Death Kidnapping Fear & Anxiety Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

404 pages
29,069 words
3h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781534467569
Pages
404
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
2021
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,069
Read-Aloud
~3h 14m
Text Density
Light Text

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