What reading level is The Marsh Runners?

The Marsh Runners by Claudia S. Harrington is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Marsh Runners appropriate for?

The Marsh Runners is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Suspense.

What genre is The Marsh Runners?

The Marsh Runners is fiction — North Carolina.

Does The Marsh Runners have any content warnings?

The Marsh Runners has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Suspense. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Marsh Runners?

The Marsh Runners by Claudia S. Harrington is 114 pages.

The Marsh Runners

Claudia S. Harrington

The Marsh Runners

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Claudia S. Harrington

Illustrated by Vicki A. Wallace

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The wind howls as the storm crashes around the Outer Banks, and two pre-teens sprint through the marshes, hearts pounding with every step. Strange shadows flicker in the fog, and unexpected voices call from the darkness. Suddenly, they stumble on a secret that could change everything—what will happen next?

Themes

Adventure Mystery Historical Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in the early 1920s Outer Banks of North Carolina, this historical fiction follows two pre-teens as they navigate a stormy summer filled with mystery and adventure. Suitable for middle to early high school readers, the book blends suspense and historical detail without intense content. Parents should note the story includes some suspenseful moments and mild peril appropriate for ages 13 and up.