What reading level is Running Hot?

Running Hot by David Hill is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Running Hot appropriate for?

Running Hot is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is Running Hot?

Running Hot is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Running Hot have any content warnings?

Running Hot has a HootRating of 9MP (Moderate — Physical). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Running Hot?

Running Hot by David Hill is 116 pages.

Running Hot

David Hill

Running Hot

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Hill

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 13+ Matched

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

Smoke swirls thick around Garth as the forest crackles and roars. Flames leap closer, and every step forward feels like a race against the fire’s hungry heat. Can Garth and his friends find a way out before the blaze traps them?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Survival

Quick Assessment

Running Hot follows Garth and his friends as they face a sudden forest fire while working outdoors to save money for a trip. Aimed at young teens, this action-packed story explores themes of survival and friendship under pressure. The book contains scenes of natural disaster and mild peril suitable for ages 13 and up.