What reading level is The kidnapped prince?

The kidnapped prince by Ann Cameron is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The kidnapped prince appropriate for?

The kidnapped prince is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is The kidnapped prince?

The kidnapped prince is nonfiction — Social Science.

Does The kidnapped prince have any content warnings?

The kidnapped prince has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The kidnapped prince?

The kidnapped prince by Ann Cameron is 133 pages.

The kidnapped prince

Ann Cameron

The kidnapped prince

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Life of Olaudah Equiano

by Ann Cameron

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The salty sea air stings your nose as the ship rocks beneath your feet. Chains clink softly in the dim light, and whispers of freedom are carried on the wind. Amid the darkness, a young boy’s courage shines, but will it be enough to change his fate?

Themes

HistoricalBiographySlaveryComing of AgeResilience

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel tells the story of Olaudah Equiano, a young boy kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 18th century. It introduces readers aged 9-12 to themes of slavery and resilience through engaging narrative and archival illustrations. Parents should be aware that the book addresses the harsh realities of slavery with sensitivity appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Bjarne B. Reuter

Level 5 Mild

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Details

Book Length

133 pages

ISBN: 9780679856191
Pages: 133
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 1995
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Social Science

Subjects

Equiano, Olaudah, B. 1745SlavesBlacks, BiographyEnslaved Persons

People

Olaudah Equiano (b. 1745)