Great escape
C. Alexander London
Great escape
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by C. Alexander London
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
Kit clutches the map tightly as the moonlight glints off the zoo's iron gates. Animals stir in the shadows, ready to break free and join the daring rescue. Suddenly, a quiet growl cuts through the night, and everything changes.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Great Escape is the third installment in an action-packed fantasy series where Kit teams up with zoo animals to undertake a thrilling rescue mission. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, this middle-grade novel blends adventure and animal fantasy with moments of suspense. Parents should note that the story includes mild peril but maintains an engaging and age-appropriate tone.
Why we rated Great escape 11LP
Great escape is written at a Level 6 reading level across 223 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Great escape works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Great escape as 11LP ("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, Great escape explores animals, adventure, fantasy, and friendship — 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 animals, adventure, fantasy.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — 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
2/10A 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399171017
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction