Gone (Fearless
Francine Pascal
Gone (Fearless
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Francine Pascal
The text is written at a 4th 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
Gaia races through shadowy streets, heart pounding as danger closes in from every side. She’s fearless, but this time, the stakes are higher than ever. Will her friends arrive in time to save her, or is this the end of the line?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Gone by Francine Pascal is an action-packed middle-grade novel featuring Gaia, a brave protagonist who faces real dangers from her enemies. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage within a suspenseful espionage adventure. Parents should be aware of some suspenseful moments and mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Gone (Fearless 9LP
Gone (Fearless is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Gone (Fearless works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Gone (Fearless as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Gone (Fearless explores action & adventure, espionage/intrigue, friendship, and courage — 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 action & adventure, espionage/intrigue, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781417720231
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- November 2004
- Type
- Fiction