What reading level is Escape?

Escape by William and Ellen Craft is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Escape appropriate for?

Escape is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

Does Escape have any content warnings?

Escape has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: 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 Escape?

Escape by William and Ellen Craft is 114 pages.

Escape

William and Ellen Craft

Escape

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

in large print

by William and Ellen Craft

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Did you know two brave people once disguised themselves to escape from slavery? William and Ellen Craft pulled off one of the most daring escapes in history, showing courage and cleverness that changed their lives forever. Their story reminds us how powerful hope and determination can be.

Themes

Biography & AutobiographyHistoricalCourageFamily Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Escape is a historical fiction book based on the true story of William and Ellen Craft, who ingeniously escaped slavery by disguising themselves. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents themes of courage, resilience, and the fight for freedom, using accessible language and large print for easier reading. Parents should note it deals with the serious subject of slavery, but in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.