The Prince who ran away

Anne F. Rockwell

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The Prince who ran away

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of Guatama Buddha

by Anne F. Rockwell

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Long ago in India, a young prince gave up his royal life to discover how to overcome the pain and struggles in the world. Through deep meditation beneath a great fig tree, he unlocked the secret to lasting peace and wisdom. His journey from prince to Buddha inspires readers to explore the power of compassion and understanding within themselves.

Themes

HistoricalSpiritualityComing of AgePhilosophy

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
3,418 words
23m read-aloud
ISBN
0679891889
Pages
40
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,418
Read-Aloud
~23 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Gautama Buddha

People

Gautama Buddha