A little piece of ground

Elizabeth Laird

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A little piece of ground

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Laird

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Karim, a twelve-year-old boy living under curfew in Ramallah, dreams of playing football with his friends despite the constant danger around him. When he and a friend find a hidden patch of land to play, they discover a small world of hope amid the tension and fear. Their courage and friendship shine through as they navigate the challenges of life in a city filled with conflict.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, physical danger, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger War & Conflict Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

216 pages
60,282 words
6h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
1931859388
Pages
216
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,282
Read-Aloud
~6h 42m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Arab-Israeli ConflictMiddle EastIsrael

Places

West Bank