What reading level is Children of refuge?

Children of refuge by Margaret Peterson Haddix is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 690L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Children of refuge appropriate for?

Children of refuge is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Children of refuge?

Children of refuge is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Children of refuge have any content warnings?

Children of refuge has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Children of refuge?

Children of refuge by Margaret Peterson Haddix is 262 pages.

Children of refuge

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children of refuge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The crisp air buzzes with the chatter of children playing in Refuge City, carrying the scent of fresh paint and adventure. Twelve-year-old Edwy steps onto the school grounds, where the unexpected wait—siblings he's never met and secrets that stretch beyond the stars. His heart races with hope and questions, ready for what comes next.

Themes

Science fictionBrothers and sistersAdventure and adventurersExtraterrestrial beingsSchools

Quick Assessment

Children of Refuge follows twelve-year-old Edwy Watanaboneset as he is returned to a new home in Refuge City, where he discovers he has siblings and must adjust to life at a boarding school. This early reader blends science fiction with themes of family and adventure, suitable for ages 5-8 with a reading level around grade 3.5. The story contains mild themes of adjustment and belonging, with no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

262 pages

ISBN: 9781442450066
Pages: 262
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 690L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Science FictionBrothers and SistersAdventure and AdventurersExtraterrestrial BeingsSchoolsBoarding SchoolsYoung Adult FictionDystopian FictionSiblings