The Getaway List
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The Getaway List
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
After finishing high school, Riley heads to New York City determined to reconnect with Tom, her childhood best friend and partner in crafting their dream adventure list. Their shared memories and the promise of new experiences drive her journey through the bustling city. Along the way, Riley discovers the true meaning of friendship and the courage to chase her dreams.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, profanity. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated The Getaway List 11LP
The Getaway List is written at a Level 6-7 reading level (approximately 96,475 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Getaway List works for readers up to grade 8.3.
Read aloud, The Getaway List runs about 10.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The Getaway List as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Profanity.
Thematically, The Getaway List explores friendship, coming of age, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250903990
- Word Count
- 96,475
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 43m