Surrounded by strangers

Josi S. Kilpack

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Surrounded by strangers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Josi S. Kilpack

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Gloria Stanton made a bold choice to leave everything behind to protect her kids from danger. She hides in a new town with a new name, working nights and staying quiet. But when secrets start to unravel, will her faith and courage be enough to keep her family safe?

Themes

Mother and ChildFamilyFaithProtectionCourage

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Gloria, a mother who escapes a threatening past by creating a new life to protect her children. The story explores difficult themes such as parental kidnapping and child abuse within an emotional, faith-based thriller framework. Suitable for ages 9-12, parents should be aware of mature topics handled with sensitivity and the emphasis on hope and protection.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Parental Kidnapping Sexual Abuse Custody of Children
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

242 pages
ISBN
1555176798
Pages
242
Publisher
Cedar Fort
Published
2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mother and ChildCustody of ChildrenParental KidnappingSexually Abused Children