Kidnapped (Wordsworth Collection) (Wordsworth Collection)

Robert Louis Stevenson

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Kidnapped (Wordsworth Collection) (Wordsworth Collection)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

AdventureHistoricalComing of AgeClassic FictionScotland

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9781853261176
Pages
224
Publisher
Wordsworth Editions
Published
January 1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

19th Century FictionClassic FictionScotlandEuropeClassicsAdventure and AdventurersAction & AdventureHistorical18th CenturyAdventureAdventure FictionHistorical FictionTeenage BoysKidnappingScotland-History-19th CenturyAdventure and Adventurers-ScotlandBritish and Irish FictionAdventure StoriesOrphansShipwrecksAdventures and AdventurersComing of AgeKidnapping VictimsDisinheritanceJacobitesVictimes D'enlèvementRomans, NouvellesExhérédationGarçons AdolescentsLivres En Gros CaractèresHistoireLarge Print BooksJacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746UnclesCastawaysInheritance and SuccessionFriendshipVoyages and TravelsKidnapping in FictionJacobites in FictionKidnapping Victims FictionComing of Age in FictionLiteratureRomansTeenage Boys in FictionDisinheritance FictionOpen Library Staff PicksClassic LiteratureThrillerAdaptationsDisinheritance in FictionAdventure and Adventurers in FictionComic Books, StripsScotland History 18th Century FictionJacobites FictionAventures Et AventuriersKidnapping Victims in FictionTeenage Boys FictionScotland in FictionScottlandFriendshipsScottish FictionFiction in EnglishScottish AuthorsLong Now Manual for Civilization

Places

Scotland