Stowaway

Dorling Kindersley

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Stowaway

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dorling Kindersley

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: hidden inside these pages is a thrilling journey you never saw coming. Every turn buzzes with life, sounds, and surprises that make the story jump off the page—but that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Stowaway is an engaging middle-grade fiction book filled with dynamic descriptions and rich information that captures readers' imaginations. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an animated storytelling experience without intense content, making it appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

400 pages
ISBN
9780751316889
Pages
400
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Published
July 7, 1999
Type
Fiction