What reading level is Going solo?

Going solo by Roald Dahl is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Going solo appropriate for?

Going solo is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is Going solo?

Going solo is fiction — Authors, English.

Does Going solo have any content warnings?

Going solo has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, 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 Going solo?

Going solo by Roald Dahl is 209 pages.

Going solo

Roald Dahl

Going solo

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roald Dahl

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 would it be like to start a whole new life all by yourself? Imagine flying high above the clouds as a brave pilot during a great war, facing challenges you never expected. Could you find courage where you least expect it?

Themes

Adventure Historical Coming of AgeWar & ConflictBritish Personal Narratives

Quick Assessment

Going Solo by Roald Dahl recounts his thrilling experiences as a young adult adventurer and wartime fighter pilot. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers historical insights into World War II alongside Dahl’s personal stories, including themes of bravery and self-discovery. Parents should note some depictions of wartime danger and aerial combat, though content remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

209 pages

ISBN: 9780141349879
Pages: 209
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 2013
Type: Fiction

Genres

Authors, English

Subjects

Social Life and CustomsWorld War, 1939-1945British Personal NarrativesManners and CustomsEnglish Authors1939-1945 World War20th CenturyAuthors,EnglishEnglish Personal NarrativesWelsh AuthorsWorld Warfastfst01180924Reading Level-Grade 7Reading Level-Grade 6Reading Level-Grade 8Autobiography and MemoirDahl, Roald, 1916-1990World War, 1939-1945, Personal Narratives, BritishAuthors, BiographyAfrica, EastAuthors, EnglishWorld War, 1939-1945, Personal NarrativesEnglish NovelistsEnglish LiteratureAutobiographiesEnglish Language

People

Roald DahlRoald Dahl (1916-)Roald Dahl (1916-1990)

Places

East AfricaGreat Britain