What reading level is Runaway?

Runaway by Patricia St John is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Runaway appropriate for?

Runaway is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Forgiveness, Emotional: Healing, Religious Themes.

Does Runaway have any content warnings?

Runaway has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Forgiveness, Emotional: Healing, Religious Themes. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Runaway

Patricia St John

Runaway

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia St John

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Here’s a secret: what if the footsteps you follow could change everything you believe about revenge and forgiveness? Imagine walking alongside a man whose kindness and grace heal even the deepest hurts—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Faith & SpiritualityForgivenessHealingHistorical Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Runaway is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for readers aged 9-12, exploring themes of forgiveness, healing, and grace through the story of Jesus of Nazareth. It gently addresses complex ideas like revenge and sickness in an accessible way, making it appropriate for children ready to engage with deeper moral lessons. Parents should note its spiritual and historical context as central to the narrative.