What reading level is The Hostage?

The Hostage by W.E.B. Griffin is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Hostage appropriate for?

The Hostage is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Realistic Violence, Political Scandal.

What genre is The Hostage?

The Hostage is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Hostage have any content warnings?

The Hostage has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Realistic Violence, Political Scandal. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Hostage?

The Hostage by W.E.B. Griffin is 772 pages.

The Hostage

W.E.B. Griffin

The Hostage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by W.E.B. Griffin

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if you were on a secret mission to solve a mystery that could change everything? Imagine sneaking through shadows, chasing clues about a kidnapped diplomat’s family, and racing against time to stop danger from spreading. But with powerful enemies and hidden secrets lurking, will you find the truth before it’s too late?

Themes

Adventure Mystery FamilyPolitical IntrigueSurvival

Quick Assessment

This thrilling novel follows U.S. Army Special Forces Major Charley Castillo as he investigates the kidnapping of a diplomat’s wife and the death of the diplomat himself. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, the story involves themes of political intrigue, danger, and suspense, with some violence and complex plot elements. Parents should be aware that the book contains scenes of peril and adult themes related to kidnapping and political scandal.