What reading level is Lightning's run?

Lightning's run by Gabriel Goodman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lightning's run appropriate for?

Lightning's run is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Bullying, Mild Peril, Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Lightning's run?

Lightning's run is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Bareknuckle series.

Does Lightning's run have any content warnings?

Lightning's run has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Mild Peril, Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lightning's run?

Lightning's run by Gabriel Goodman is 108 pages (approximately 13,520 words).

Lightning's run

Gabriel Goodman

Lightning's run

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gabriel Goodman

Bareknuckle

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Hiram, a young Jewish immigrant, dreams of standing up to his bully but must keep his fighting secret from his strict family. With the help of Lightning, a skilled boxer and former slave, Hiram learns the ropes in a gritty world of bareknuckle fights and hidden dangers. Together, they face challenges from the past and discover the strength of friendship in a tough city.

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeImmigrantsBoxingSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, mild peril, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.