What reading level is The taken?

The taken by Inbali Iserles is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The taken appropriate for?

The taken is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The taken?

The taken is fiction — Children's stories.

Does The taken have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is The taken?

The taken by Inbali Iserles is 247 pages.

The taken

Inbali Iserles

The taken

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Inbali Iserles

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Isla darts through the forest, her heart pounding as the sharp snap of a trap echoes behind her. The world she knew has disappeared—her family taken—and every shadow hides a new danger. Can she unlock the secret legacy of the Elders before the furless close in?

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-BuildingQuestAnimal ProtagonistsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Isla, a young fox on a perilous quest to find her missing family. Along the way, she encounters shape-shifting fox Elders and faces threats from humans and traps, blending adventure with themes of courage and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril but no graphic content.