Runaway at Sea
Mary Razzell
Runaway at Sea
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Razzell
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Anne sneaks aboard a cruise ship bound for Vancouver, chasing a mystery and a chance at freedom. The ship is buzzing with secrets and danger—then suddenly, a typhoid outbreak sends everything spiraling out of control. Can Anne keep her courage afloat when it feels like the whole ship is sinking?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1970 San Francisco, this young adult novel follows sixteen-year-old Anne as she runs away on a cruise ship, facing a typhoid outbreak and complex social issues like draft dodging and family conflict. The story explores themes of responsibility, loyalty, and self-discovery with moderate intensity, appropriate for teens aged 13 and up. Parents should note the historical context and the presence of medical and social challenges, but the narrative handles them thoughtfully and without graphic detail.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781550173277
- Pages
- 150
- Publisher
- Harbour Publishing Company
- Published
- May 3, 2005
- Type
- Fiction