Kidnapped (Wordsworth Collection) (Wordsworth Collection)
Robert Louis Stevenson
Kidnapped (Wordsworth Collection) (Wordsworth Collection)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if your own uncle betrayed you and took you far from home? Imagine a daring escape through wild Scottish landscapes where every step could lead to danger. David Balfour’s fight for freedom might change the fate of a whole nation, but will he survive the battle between highlanders and English rule?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic adventure follows sixteen-year-old David Balfour, who is kidnapped by his uncle and caught up in the historic conflict between Scottish highlanders and English authorities. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of bravery, loyalty, and cultural identity, with some mild peril typical of 19th-century fiction.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781853261176
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions
- Published
- January 1998
- Type
- Fiction