What reading level is Kidnapped?

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kidnapped appropriate for?

Kidnapped is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Kidnapped have any content warnings?

Kidnapped has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kidnapped?

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson is 218 pages.

Kidnapped

Robert Louis Stevenson

Kidnapped

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 6 11ME 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

What if your own uncle tricked you and whisked you away on a ship bound for a faraway land? Imagine teaming up with a daring spy to escape danger, face wild shipwrecks, and outrun those who want to blame you for a crime you didn’t commit. The journey back home is filled with secrets, battles, and the hope of reclaiming what’s rightfully yours.

Themes

Adventure Historical Friendship Family Survival

Quick Assessment

Set in post-rebellion Scotland, this middle-grade adventure follows young David Balfour as he navigates betrayal, kidnapping, and dangerous journeys across the Highlands. The story contains historical context and action scenes that may prompt questions about loyalty, bravery, and justice. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it offers an exciting introduction to classic literature with some intense moments of peril and suspense.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

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Level 4 Moderate

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Details

Book Length

218 pages

ISBN: 9781707788996
Pages: 218
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2019
Type: Fiction

Subjects

ScotlandKidnapping