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Exodus, UK

Richard H. Rohmer

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Exodus, UK

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard H. Rohmer

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

The streets are buzzing with news—Great Britain’s economy has collapsed, and the world is changing fast. Canada and the United States scramble to respond as everything they know is shaken to the core. But what will happen next when the future feels so uncertain?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel offers a fictional, prophetic look at the economic collapse of Great Britain and its ripple effects on North America. It explores themes of economic upheaval and geopolitical change suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, without graphic content. Parents should note that the story involves complex social and economic issues presented in an accessible way.

Why we rated Exodus, UK 11MS

Exodus, UK is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Exodus, UK works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Exodus, UK as 11MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Exodus, UK explores adventure, social justice, historical, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, social justice, historical.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
0771077068
Pages
256
Publisher
McClelland and Stewart
Published
1975
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SubjectsCanadian Fiction