Woods Runner
Gary Paulsen
Woods Runner
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gary Paulsen
The text is written at a 5th 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
What if you lived alone in the woods, far from towns and news of a war that’s changing everything? Thirteen-year-old Samuel hunts to feed his family, but when soldiers capture his parents, he must sneak through dangerous lands to save them. Can he be brave enough to face enemies and find secret friends in a fight that takes him all the way to a city ruled by the enemy?
Quick Assessment
Woods Runner follows 13-year-old Samuel, who lives on the American frontier during the Revolutionary War. When his parents are captured by British soldiers, Samuel embarks on a perilous journey through enemy territory to rescue them. Suitable for ages 9-12, this historical fiction explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the harsh realities of war, with some scenes of conflict and danger that may require parental guidance.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375896347
- Pages
- 164
- Publisher
- Wendy Lamb Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 870L