What reading level is Stolen from my arms?

Stolen from my arms by Katherine Sapienza is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stolen from my arms appropriate for?

Stolen from my arms is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Kidnapping, Anxiety & Depression, Substance Use, Family Separation.

What genre is Stolen from my arms?

Stolen from my arms is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Stolen from my arms have any content warnings?

Stolen from my arms has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Kidnapping, Anxiety & Depression, Substance Use, Family Separation. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stolen from my arms?

Stolen from my arms by Katherine Sapienza is 284 pages.

Stolen from my arms

Katherine Sapienza

Stolen from my arms

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Young Mother Crosses International Boundaries, Risking Everything, to Get Her Child Back : a True Story

by Katherine Sapienza

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Katie’s six-year-old son has been taken far away to a foreign land, and she’s racing against time to bring him home. She’s faced with cold courts and strangers who won’t listen — but when a secret team offers help, everything changes. What will Katie risk to get her son back?

Themes

FamilyCustody of ChildrenKidnappingAbsentee FathersEmotional Struggle

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the harrowing story of a mother whose son is kidnapped by his estranged father and taken to Italy. The book deals with heavy themes such as international custody battles, emotional distress, and the lengths a parent will go for their child. It contains depictions of anxiety, depression, and substance use, making it suitable for older middle-grade readers (ages 9-12) with parental guidance.