Kidnapped
- Grade
- Middle 1
- Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- First published
- 1886
CEC adaptation of a classic work first published in 1886, adapted into three reading levels.
After his father dies, young David Balfour goes to his uncle's house in Scotland, hoping for help. Instead, his uncle has him kidnapped onto a ship, and David is soon on the run across the Highlands with the bold Alan Breck. It is a tale of adventure, friendship, and trust.
Choose a level
R1 Access — Simpler language and shorter sentences. A good first step for newer readers.
R2 Core — The main grade-level reading.
R3 Challenge — Richer vocabulary and more complex sentences.
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