Kidnapped!

Thomas, Roy

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Kidnapped!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas, Roy

Kidnapped!; Marvel Illustrated

Reading Level 4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th 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

In 18th century Scotland, Davie Balfour sets off to find his uncle following the loss of his parents. Instead of a warm welcome, he uncovers sinister secrets and a dangerous plot threatening his life and family inheritance. Adventure and peril await as Davie must outsmart those who seek to harm him.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Realistic Violence Physical Danger Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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2,653 words
18m read-aloud
ISBN
9781599617817
Publisher
Marvel Illustrated
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,653
Read-Aloud
~18 min

Genres

Subjects

Graphic NovelsAdventure and AdventurersScotland18th Century