What reading level is Beslan?

Beslan by Timothy Phillips is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Beslan appropriate for?

Beslan is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Terrorism, Mass Murder, Child Victims, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Trauma.

What genre is Beslan?

Beslan is nonfiction — Family & Relationships.

Does Beslan have any content warnings?

Beslan has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Terrorism, Mass Murder, Child Victims, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Trauma. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Beslan?

Beslan by Timothy Phillips is 344 pages.

Beslan

Timothy Phillips

Beslan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Tragedy of School No. 1

by Timothy Phillips

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

There's a story about a school where something no one expected happened, something that changed everything for the children inside. It's a secret many don't talk about, but the truth is waiting to be uncovered. And that's only the beginning.

Themes

TerrorismMass MurderChildren in CrisisHistorical FictionSurvivalEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This fictional account explores the tragic siege of Beslan, focusing on the experiences of children caught in a violent terrorist attack. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, it handles heavy themes of terrorism and trauma with sensitivity, though parents should be aware of the intense subject matter. The book offers an opportunity to discuss difficult historical events in an age-appropriate way.