What reading level is Great Escapes #6?

Great Escapes #6 by Pamela D. Toler is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Great Escapes #6 appropriate for?

Great Escapes #6 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Great Escapes #6?

Great Escapes #6 is fiction. Part of the Great Escapes (Harper) series.

Does Great Escapes #6 have any content warnings?

Great Escapes #6 has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Great Escapes #6?

Great Escapes #6 by Pamela D. Toler is 128 pages (approximately 18,193 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Great Escapes #6

Pamela D. Toler

Great Escapes #6

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Across the Minefields

by Pamela D. Toler

Great Escapes (Harper)

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Step into thrilling adventures where daring escapes and clever problem-solving take center stage. Follow brave characters as they navigate unexpected challenges, using courage and wit to find their way to freedom. Perfect for readers who love excitement and clever twists!

Themes

Adventure FriendshipCourage

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Great Escapes #6 10LP

Great Escapes #6 is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 18,193 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Great Escapes #6 works for readers up to grade 7.7.

Read aloud, Great Escapes #6 runs about 2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Great Escapes #6 as 10LP ("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 Escapes #6 explores adventure, 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, courage.