Out of Range

Heidi Lang

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Out of Range

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Heidi Lang

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Abby’s heart races as she stumbles over a root, Emma yells to slow down, and Ollie’s shouting at both of them. Suddenly, their camp counselor is nowhere to be seen, and a thick plume of smoke curls above the trees. Alone in the wild, can they work together before the fire closes in?

Themes

FamilySiblingsSurvivalAdventureJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows three sisters who get separated from their camp counselor during a hike and must rely on each other to survive a forest fire in a remote wilderness area. The story explores themes of family, sibling dynamics, and survival skills, making it suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. There is mild peril from natural hazards but no graphic content, making it appropriate for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781665903356
Pages
320
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2023
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureSurvival StoriesFamilySiblingsSocial ThemesAdolescence & Coming of Age