What reading level is Emmy Budd and the hijacked train?

Emmy Budd and the hijacked train by Jean Blasiar is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Emmy Budd and the hijacked train appropriate for?

Emmy Budd and the hijacked train is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Emmy Budd and the hijacked train?

Emmy Budd and the hijacked train is fiction — Fiction.

Does Emmy Budd and the hijacked train have any content warnings?

Emmy Budd and the hijacked train has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Emmy Budd and the hijacked train?

Emmy Budd and the hijacked train by Jean Blasiar is 143 pages.

Emmy Budd and the hijacked train

Jean Blasiar

Emmy Budd and the hijacked train

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Blasiar

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Here's a secret: Emmy Budd isn't your average twelve-year-old—she's a fearless tomboy with a knack for adventure. When the mysterious new boy, T.J. Blake, shows up, Emmy's world flips upside down as they sneak aboard a mail train. But that's only the beginning of a daring mission that could change everything.

Themes

TomboysAdventure FriendshipJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Emmy Budd and the Hijacked Train is a middle-grade adventure featuring a brave twelve-year-old girl and her new friend as they stumble into a dangerous train hijacking. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild suspense and themes of friendship, courage, and problem-solving. Parents should note some scenes involve mild peril but are handled in an age-appropriate way.