River run

Deirdre Black

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River run

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deirdre Black

After the Dust Settled

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a frozen, post-apocalyptic world, Freya and Finn journey along the Mississippi River, hoping to find safety in a place called Norlins. Along the way, they face dangerous slavers and the harsh struggle to survive the bitter cold and hunger. Their adventure tests their courage and determination in a world turned upside down.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, realistic violence, survival. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Realistic Violence Survival
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
16,364 words
1h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
9780761383260
Pages
120
Publisher
Darby Creek
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,364
Read-Aloud
~1h 49m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Science FictionSurvivalSurvival SkillsMississippi River

Places

Mississippi River