Kidnapped!

Thomas, Roy

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Kidnapped!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas, Roy

Marvel Illustrated; Kidnapped!

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

Davie Balfour arrives back at his family estate determined to reclaim what is rightfully his. Along the way, he devises a daring plan to protect his friend Alan and help him escape to the safety of France. Their adventure unfolds against the rich backdrop of 18th-century Scotland, filled with suspense and bravery.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger. 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

Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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2,485 words
17m read-aloud
ISBN
9781599617855
Publisher
Kidnapped!
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,485
Read-Aloud
~17 min

Genres

Subjects

Graphic NovelsAdventure and AdventurersScotland18th CenturyAdpatationsKidnappedAdaptationsCartoons and Comics

People

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Places

Scotland