What reading level is Olivia and the Great Escape?

Olivia and the Great Escape by Lyn Gardner is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Olivia and the Great Escape appropriate for?

Olivia and the Great Escape is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Olivia and the Great Escape?

Olivia and the Great Escape is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Olivia and the Great Escape have any content warnings?

Olivia and the Great Escape has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Olivia and the Great Escape?

Olivia and the Great Escape by Lyn Gardner is 171 pages.

Olivia and the Great Escape

Lyn Gardner

Olivia and the Great Escape

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lyn Gardner

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 if your dad was about to perform the most daring stunt ever—walking a high-wire for thirty whole days and nights? Olivia is proud but worried as rumors swirl that her dad might be cheating. Can she shine on stage in A Midsummer Night’s Dream while also clearing her dad’s name before it’s too late?

Themes

Family Coming of Age Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

Olivia and the Great Escape is a middle-grade novel about a young girl balancing her pride and concerns for her father's high-wire stunt with her own role in a school play. Set for readers aged 9-12, the story explores family bonds, trust, and resilience without intense content. Parents can expect an engaging, age-appropriate story with themes of family relationships and personal courage.