Children of exile

Margaret Peterson Haddix

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Children of exile

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Children of Exile

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Twelve-year-old Rosi leaves the only home she's ever known in a foster village to live with her birth parents, only to find that her new life is full of unexpected challenges. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, she learns that family can be complicated and that belonging isn't always easy. This story explores the twists and turns of discovering where you truly fit in.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

296 pages
60,867 words
6h 46m read-aloud
ISBN
9781442450035
Pages
296
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,867
Lexile
680L
Read-Aloud
~6h 46m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Parent and ChildScience Fiction