What reading level is Age of Extremes?

Age of Extremes by Joy Hakim is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Age of Extremes appropriate for?

Age of Extremes is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

Does Age of Extremes have any content warnings?

Age of Extremes has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Age of Extremes

Joy Hakim

Age of Extremes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joy Hakim

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The clatter of hooves and the murmur of crowded streets fill the air as you step into a world where every moment buzzes with change and challenge. Imagine feeling the heat of the past, where heroes and villains shape the story of a nation on the edge of transformation. The echoes of their choices still stir something deep inside you.

Themes

History - United States/19th CenturyAdventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This engaging historical fiction brings the 19th-century United States to life for middle-grade readers by blending factual events with compelling storytelling. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a rich exploration of American history with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and an index to support learning. The book presents complex historical themes in an accessible way without intense or distressing content.