What reading level is River runs deep?

River runs deep by Jennifer Bradbury is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 730L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is River runs deep appropriate for?

River runs deep is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Historical, Slavery.

What genre is River runs deep?

River runs deep is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does River runs deep have any content warnings?

River runs deep has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Historical, Slavery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is River runs deep?

River runs deep by Jennifer Bradbury is 320 pages.

River runs deep

Jennifer Bradbury

River runs deep

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Bradbury

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

The cool, damp air of Mammoth Cave wraps around Elias as he steps into the shadows, the dripping water echoing like whispered secrets. Beneath the earth, a hidden world pulses with courage and hope—escaped slaves seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. Elias must find his strength to protect this secret journey, but will his fight be enough to keep them safe?

Themes

Adventure Historical Friendship Social Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Elias, who travels to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, for health reasons but discovers a secret community of escaped slaves using the cave as part of the Underground Railroad. The story explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the harsh realities of slavery, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should be aware of mature historical themes such as slavery and the emotional tension surrounding escape and danger.