What reading level is Soon Be Free?

Soon Be Free by Lois Ruby is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Soon Be Free appropriate for?

Soon Be Free is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Historical Slavery, Mild Peril.

What genre is Soon Be Free?

Soon Be Free is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Soon Be Free have any content warnings?

Soon Be Free has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Historical Slavery, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Soon Be Free?

Soon Be Free by Lois Ruby is 302 pages.

Soon Be Free

Lois Ruby

Soon Be Free

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lois Ruby

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Dana sneaks through the creaky halls of the old Kansas house, heart pounding as shadows flicker around her. Suddenly, a hidden door swings open, revealing a secret that could change everything. But who else is watching her move?

Themes

Mystery Historical AdventureSlaveryFriendship Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Soon Be Free intertwines two gripping stories: a modern-day mystery as 13-year-old Dana uncovers secrets in her family's historic Kansas bed and breakfast, and a historical narrative about a Quaker boy aiding fugitive slaves in 1857. Appropriate for ages 9-12, this middle-grade novel explores themes of bravery, history, and justice, with some references to slavery and escape that may prompt thoughtful discussions.