What reading level is Anne Frank?

Anne Frank by Dennis B. Fradin is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Anne Frank appropriate for?

Anne Frank is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict.

Does Anne Frank have any content warnings?

Anne Frank has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Anne Frank

Dennis B. Fradin

Anne Frank

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dennis B. Fradin

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The quiet scratch of a pen on paper fills a hidden attic. A young girl’s thoughts, dreams, and fears come to life in her secret diary, capturing a world she can no longer safely roam. Through her words, hope glows even in the darkest times.

Themes

BiographyHistoryComing of AgeHopeHolocaust

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography tells the story of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl whose diary poignantly captures her life in hiding during the Holocaust. Suitable for ages 9-12, it introduces children to a difficult historical period with sensitivity and care, emphasizing themes of hope and resilience. Parents should note the historical context involves persecution and loss, but the content is appropriate for middle-grade readers.