All the Earth, Thrown to the Sky
Joe R. Lansdale
All the Earth, Thrown to the Sky
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joe R. Lansdale
The text is written at a 4th 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
In dust-covered Oklahoma during the 1930s, three young friends—Jack, Jane, and Tony—face the harsh challenges of becoming orphans amid relentless dust storms. Together, they embark on a courageous journey in a stranger’s truck, hoping to discover a fresh beginning and brighter days ahead.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, realistic violence. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385739313
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- Sep 13, 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 57,678
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 25m
- Text Density
- Standard