What reading level is The secret of Captives' Cave?

The secret of Captives' Cave by Mary Collins Dunne is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The secret of Captives' Cave appropriate for?

The secret of Captives' Cave is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Race Relations.

What genre is The secret of Captives' Cave?

The secret of Captives' Cave is fiction — Slavery.

Does The secret of Captives' Cave have any content warnings?

The secret of Captives' Cave has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Race Relations. 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 secret of Captives' Cave?

The secret of Captives' Cave by Mary Collins Dunne is 159 pages.

The secret of Captives' Cave

Mary Collins Dunne

The secret of Captives' Cave

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Collins Dunne

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

Dennis is about to discover a secret that changes everything he thought he knew about his family. Hidden deep in Captives' Cave lies a story of courage and hardship that reaches back through generations. What he finds there will make him see the past—and his own place in it—in a whole new light.

Themes

SlaveryFamily Historical Coming of AgeRace Relations

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows Dennis as he returns to his late father's hometown and unravels the complex history connected to Captives' Cave. The story thoughtfully explores themes of slavery and race relations in the Southern States, appropriate for readers aged 9-12 with some guidance. Parents should be aware that the book addresses sensitive historical topics with emotional depth.