What reading level is Run to Freedom?

Run to Freedom by Dawn Forrester Price is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Run to Freedom appropriate for?

Run to Freedom is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Historical.

What genre is Run to Freedom?

Run to Freedom is fiction — Fiction.

Does Run to Freedom have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Run to Freedom?

Run to Freedom by Dawn Forrester Price is 197 pages.

Run to Freedom

Dawn Forrester Price

Run to Freedom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dawn Forrester Price

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 sharp crack of a whip snaps through the thick, humid air, mixing with the earthy scent of sugarcane fields. Every step on the rough, dusty ground sends a shiver through the young boy’s body as he races toward an uncertain freedom. His heart pounds with hope and fear—will this desperate run finally lead him to safety?

Themes

Adventure Coming of Age Historical Survival Family

Quick Assessment

Set in eighteenth-century Jamaica, this middle-grade novel follows a young enslaved boy's courageous attempt to escape from a plantation. The story explores themes of bravery and resilience while realistically portraying the harsh realities of slavery. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it offers a thoughtful adventure with some emotional weight and historical context.