Runaways

ABDO Publishing Company Staff

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Runaways

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by ABDO Publishing Company Staff

Reading Level 5 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

These six kids aren't just ordinary—they're the children of the most dangerous criminals ever! When they find out their parents lead a secret crime syndicate called The Pride, they must team up to stop them. But can they trust anyone when even their own families turn against them?

Themes

FriendshipAdventureFamilyMysteryComics & Graphic Novels

Quick Assessment

Runaways is a middle-grade graphic novel featuring six children who discover their parents are part of a secret criminal organization. The story explores themes of family loyalty and trust, with some suspenseful moments and mild peril. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging thriller experience with no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781599612928
Publisher
Spotlight (MN)
Published
January 2007
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Comics & Graphic Novels