What reading level is Battle to Save Elian?

Battle to Save Elian by Donato Dalrymple is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Battle to Save Elian appropriate for?

Battle to Save Elian is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Family Change, Mild Peril.

What genre is Battle to Save Elian?

Battle to Save Elian is fiction — Cuba.

Does Battle to Save Elian have any content warnings?

Battle to Save Elian has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Family Change, 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 Battle to Save Elian?

Battle to Save Elian by Donato Dalrymple is 280 pages.

Battle to Save Elian

Donato Dalrymple

Battle to Save Elian

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Donato Dalrymple

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 water crashes around Elian as he's pulled from the sea, coughing and gasping for air. Now caught between two countries, his fate hangs in the balance while powerful forces race to decide where he belongs. Just when it seems hope is lost, a brave rescuer steps forward—but can he keep Elian safe?

Themes

RefugeesCubaCustody of ChildrenForeign RelationsFamilyFaith

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel recounts the true story of Elian Gonzalez, a Cuban boy rescued from peril at sea and caught in a high-stakes custody battle between Cuba and the United States. The book explores themes of family, international conflict, and faith through the eyes of Elian's rescuer. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story presents real historical events with moderate emotional intensity and no graphic content.