Franklin Runs Away (A Franklin TV Storybook)
Sharon Jennings
Franklin Runs Away (A Franklin TV Storybook)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon Jennings
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Did you know Franklin feels like nothing is going his way? His sister won’t smile, his bike gets forgotten, and even his friends seem distant. But that’s only the beginning of his big adventure.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Franklin as he navigates feelings of frustration and loneliness after a tough day. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of family bonds and friendship, making it a comforting read for young children experiencing similar emotions.
Why we rated Franklin Runs Away (A Franklin TV Storybook) 7LE
Franklin Runs Away (A Franklin TV Storybook) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Franklin Runs Away (A Franklin TV Storybook) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Franklin Runs Away (A Franklin TV Storybook) as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Franklin Runs Away (A Franklin TV Storybook) explores family, friendship, juvenile fiction, and movie tie-in — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781550749120
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Published
- July 31, 2001
- Type
- Fiction