Grounded
Megan Morrison
Grounded
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Adventures of Rapunzel
by Megan Morrison
The text is written at a 7th 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
The scent of wildflowers drifts through the tall tower where a girl with shimmering, endless hair lives. Every day, she listens to the whispering wind, wondering if the stories about the outside world are true. When a surprising visitor arrives, her world begins to change in ways she never imagined.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adaptation of the Rapunzel fairy tale explores themes of courage, trust, and self-discovery as a girl raised in a magical tower encounters the outside world. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story gently addresses fears and challenges faced when stepping beyond familiar boundaries. There is mild fantasy peril but no graphic content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545638265
- Pages
- 384
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction