What reading level is A sweet smell of roses?

A sweet smell of roses by Angela Johnson is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A sweet smell of roses appropriate for?

A sweet smell of roses is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is A sweet smell of roses?

A sweet smell of roses is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does A sweet smell of roses have any content warnings?

A sweet smell of roses 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 A sweet smell of roses?

A sweet smell of roses by Angela Johnson is 32 pages.

A sweet smell of roses

Angela Johnson

A sweet smell of roses

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela Johnson

Reading Level 1-2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The air is filled with the sweet smell of roses as two girls quietly tiptoe out of their house. They follow the sound of footsteps and voices, joining a crowd ready to march for something big and important. Their courage shines bright in a moment that changed history forever.

Themes

Civil RightsAfrican American HistoryComing of Age Social Justice Family

Quick Assessment

This picture book tells the story of two young girls who participate in the Civil Rights movement, capturing the spirit and bravery of youth during a pivotal moment in American history. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it gently introduces themes of justice, courage, and social change with vivid illustrations and accessible language. Parents should know it offers a hopeful perspective on historical activism without graphic content.