Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776
Elizabeth Raum
Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elizabeth Raum
The text is written at a 4th 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 would you do if your friend was taken far away on the wild Kentucky frontier? Wolves howl nearby, bears roam, and snakes hide in the tall grass as Jemima Boone and John Gass face a daring kidnapping in 1776. Can their courage and determination bring their friend home safely?
Quick Assessment
Set in the Kentucky frontier of 1776, this historical fiction follows young Jemima Boone and John Gass as they confront the dangers of wilderness life, including a tense kidnapping incident. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story highlights bravery and resilience without graphic content, providing an engaging introduction to early American frontier challenges.
Why we rated Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776 9LE
Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 184 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776 as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Kidnapping in Kentucky 1776 explores adventure, historical, friendship, family, and survival — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781953743145
- Pages
- 184
- Publisher
- Chicken Scratch, LLC
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction