Kimberly and the Captives (Colonial Captives (Backinprint))
Angela Elwell Hunt
Kimberly and the Captives (Colonial Captives (Backinprint))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Angela Elwell Hunt
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What would you do if your peaceful life was suddenly turned upside down? Kimberly finds herself taken captive during a turbulent time in colonial America, facing challenges that test her courage and spirit. Can she find a way to survive and protect those she loves in a world full of uncertainty?
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel follows Kimberly, a young girl captured during colonial times, as she navigates the difficulties of captivity and cultural conflict. Suitable for teens ages 13 to 18, the story offers a thoughtful portrayal of resilience in a challenging historical setting. Parents should be aware of themes involving captivity and historical violence, handled in an age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Kimberly and the Captives (Colonial Captives (Backinprint)) 11ME
Kimberly and the Captives (Colonial Captives (Backinprint)) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 252 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kimberly and the Captives (Colonial Captives (Backinprint)) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Kimberly and the Captives (Colonial Captives (Backinprint)) as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Kimberly and the Captives (Colonial Captives (Backinprint)) explores historical, coming of age, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, coming of age, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780595089932
- Pages
- 252
- Publisher
- Dissertation.com
- Published
- April 1, 2000
- Type
- Fiction