Away

Megan E. Freeman

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Away

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Megan E. Freeman

Alone

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After a sudden evacuation, four children find themselves at the same camp where strange happenings spark their curiosity. Together, they unravel secrets surrounding the mysterious danger that forced everyone to leave their homes. Along the way, they face unexpected challenges and uncover truths about friendship and survival.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Ghosts Animal Death Stalking Unconsciousness Natural Bodies of Water
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

463 pages
31,798 words
3h 32m read-aloud
ISBN
9781665959728
Pages
463
Published
2025
Type
Fiction
Word Count
31,798
Read-Aloud
~3h 32m
Text Density
Light Text

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