What reading level is Running with Wings?

Running with Wings by Sam Squiers is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Running with Wings appropriate for?

Running with Wings is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

Does Running with Wings have any content warnings?

Running with Wings has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). 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 with Wings?

Running with Wings by Sam Squiers is 32 pages.

Running with Wings

Sam Squiers

Running with Wings

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sam Squiers

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

I’ve got a secret: Mimmi and Frankie both dream of flying fast in the biggest race ever—the Big One. But before that, they face the sprint at the school carnival, where nerves and challenges wait around every corner. What happens when Frankie shares a special secret with Mimmi? That’s only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Coming of Age Sports

Quick Assessment

Running with Wings is a gentle story for early readers about friendship, courage, and self-belief centered around a school race. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it explores themes of overcoming nerves and supporting friends in a relatable way without intense conflict or peril.