What reading level is Flight of the Fugitives?

Flight of the Fugitives by Dave Jackson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Flight of the Fugitives appropriate for?

Flight of the Fugitives is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Flight of the Fugitives?

Flight of the Fugitives is fiction.

Does Flight of the Fugitives have any content warnings?

Flight of the Fugitives has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Flight of the Fugitives

Dave Jackson

Flight of the Fugitives

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Jackson

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

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

What if a little girl, only six years old, was taken far from everything she knew and scared of what might happen next? Imagine teaming up with someone brave to rescue almost a hundred children from danger during a great war. Could they find safety before it's too late?

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Family Adventure Friendship Survival

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows the journey of Mei-en, a young Chinese girl saved from a frightening situation by Gladys Aylward, an English missionary. Together, they work to rescue many orphans during the turmoil of World War II. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book deals with themes of courage, fear, and resilience amid wartime challenges.