What reading level is Running One Thousand Miles?

Running One Thousand Miles by Robin Campbell is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Running One Thousand Miles appropriate for?

Running One Thousand Miles is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Running One Thousand Miles?

Running One Thousand Miles is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Running One Thousand Miles have any content warnings?

Running One Thousand Miles has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 One Thousand Miles?

Running One Thousand Miles by Robin Campbell is 112 pages.

Running One Thousand Miles

Robin Campbell

Running One Thousand Miles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Campbell

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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: Captain Robert Barclay once promised to walk and run one thousand miles—but only one mile every hour! Imagine racing against the clock, fighting tiredness and tricky rivals, with your goal just out of reach... but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Sports Historical Adventure

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel tells the true story of Captain Robert Barclay, a Scottish pedestrian who undertook a grueling challenge to complete 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours in 1809. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it explores themes of endurance, determination, and historical sportsmanship while providing an engaging look at early 19th-century athletics. Parents should note the story includes physical challenges and mild conflict as Barclay faces obstacles from competitors.