What reading level is Escape the mask?

Escape the mask by David Ward is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Escape the mask appropriate for?

Escape the mask is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Escape the mask?

Escape the mask is fiction — Escapes.

Does Escape the mask have any content warnings?

Escape the mask has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Escape the mask?

Escape the mask by David Ward is 171 pages.

Escape the mask

David Ward

Escape the mask

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Ward

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

The sharp clang of pickaxes echoes across the dusty Grassland, mixing with the hot, gritty wind that stings Coriko's skin. Under the watchful eyes of the dark-masked Spears, every step feels heavy with danger, but a spark of hope flickers deep inside. What will it take for Coriko and Pippa to break free from chains that seem unbreakable?

Themes

SlaveryFriendship Adventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a harsh world where children are enslaved to mine dangerous sands, this middle-grade novel explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the fight for freedom. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it depicts the struggles and bravery of young protagonists as they plan a daring escape from oppression. Parents should be aware of the book’s portrayal of slavery and violence, though it is handled with sensitivity suitable for this age group.