What reading level is A Day of Rest?

A Day of Rest by Edna Creekmore Carmen is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A Day of Rest appropriate for?

A Day of Rest is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

Does A Day of Rest have any content warnings?

A Day of Rest has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, 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 A Day of Rest?

A Day of Rest by Edna Creekmore Carmen is 184 pages.

A Day of Rest

Edna Creekmore Carmen

A Day of Rest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edna Creekmore Carmen

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

The crisp mountain air smells of pine and adventure as two boys disappear from their quiet Kentucky town. The echo of their footsteps lingers, but where have they gone? The mountain community's courage and hope hang in the balance, ready to be tested.

Themes

AdventureSocial Issues - AdolescenceFamily Historical

Quick Assessment

Set in rural Kentucky during the early 1930s, this historical fiction follows the story of two boys who are kidnapped, highlighting the resilience and unity of a mountain community. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of adversity and community strength with sensitivity. Parents should note the story includes elements of suspense and social challenges relevant to the time period.