Kidnapped

Diane Hoh

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Kidnapped

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Nightmare Hall

by Diane Hoh

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

There’s a secret Nora doesn’t even know about herself—her past is shadowed by danger and mystery. Accused of kidnapping, she faces chilling attacks that force her to unlock memories long buried, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryHorror TalesComing of AgeEducation

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror fiction follows Nora, an orphaned education major with gaps in her memory, who faces serious accusations and mysterious attacks linked to her past. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains suspense and mild horror elements that may be intense for sensitive readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

245 pages
ISBN
9780590568678
Pages
245
Publisher
Point
Published
1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

College students

Subjects

Colleges and UniversitiesHorror TalesHorror Stories