What reading level is Between the Bloods?

Between the Bloods by Robert Grey Cloud is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Between the Bloods?

Between the Bloods is fiction — Fiction.

How many pages is Between the Bloods?

Between the Bloods by Robert Grey Cloud is 248 pages.

Between the Bloods

Robert Grey Cloud

Between the Bloods

Q: What age is Between the Bloods appropriate for?

Between the Bloods is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Abuse, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Friendship, Emotional: Humor, Emotional: Tragedy.

Q: Does Between the Bloods have any content warnings?

Between the Bloods has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Abuse, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Friendship, Emotional: Humor, Emotional: Tragedy. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Grey Cloud

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

There’s a secret Wayne carries deep inside—his world isn’t as simple as it seems. Between the shadows of his home and the laughter of new friends, he’s chasing a truth about who he really is. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Family Identity & Self-Discovery FriendshipEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Wayne, a half-Indian boy confronting abuse from his alcoholic stepfather while navigating his cultural identity. The story sensitively explores themes of family hardship, friendship, and personal growth, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should be aware of the depiction of domestic abuse and emotional challenges.