What reading level is Marooned?

Marooned by Robert Andrew Parker is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Marooned appropriate for?

Marooned is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Violence.

What genre is Marooned?

Marooned is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Marooned have any content warnings?

Marooned has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Marooned?

Marooned by Robert Andrew Parker is 128 pages.

Marooned

Robert Andrew Parker

Marooned

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Strange but True Adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the Real Robinson Crusoe

by Robert Andrew Parker

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

Alexander Selkirk stands alone on a deserted island, the waves crashing around him as the ship sails away without him. Armed with just a musket and his courage, he faces the wild unknown with nothing but his wits. But how will he survive when no one knows where he is?

Themes

Survival Adventure Historical Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical adventure follows the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who was stranded on an uninhabited island for over four years in the early 1700s. The book explores themes of survival, solitude, and life at sea, including depictions of piracy and maritime conflict appropriate for ages 9-12. It includes additional resources like an author’s note and glossary to support young readers’ understanding.