After the Bomb

Gloria D. Miklowitz

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After the Bomb

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gloria D. Miklowitz

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

When a nuclear blast strikes near California, Philip embarks on a dangerous journey through a shattered and guarded Los Angeles to reunite with his loved ones. Along the way, he faces the harsh realities of survival in a world changed forever. Courage and hope guide him through the ruins as he confronts challenges beyond anything he has ever known.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, war & conflict, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

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

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

156 pages
34,358 words
3h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
0590434837
Pages
156
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
March 1985
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,358
Read-Aloud
~3h 49m
Text Density
Standard

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