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).

What genre is Kidnapped?

Kidnapped is fiction — Fiction.

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 240 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 you were caught in a whirlwind of danger, far from home, and everyone around you seemed to have secrets? Imagine being swept into wild adventures across Scotland where every choice could mean freedom or capture. Can you outsmart those who want to keep you trapped?

Themes

Adventure Historical Coming of Age Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson is a thrilling middle-grade adventure set in 18th-century Scotland, following a young protagonist who faces perilous challenges and political intrigue. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and justice with some scenes of tension related to kidnapping and danger. Parents should note that while the book contains historical and fictional elements, it handles the subject matter with classic adventure storytelling appropriate for middle readers.

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

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

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Data Confidence

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Details

Book Length

240 pages

ISBN: 9781714684748
Pages: 240
Publisher: Blurb
Published: 2020
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

ScotlandKidnapping