What reading level is Cursing Columbus?

Cursing Columbus by Eve Tal is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Cursing Columbus appropriate for?

Cursing Columbus is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Bullying, Physical Danger.

What genre is Cursing Columbus?

Cursing Columbus is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Cursing Columbus have any content warnings?

Cursing Columbus has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Cursing Columbus?

Cursing Columbus by Eve Tal is 248 pages.

Cursing Columbus

Eve Tal

Cursing Columbus

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eve Tal

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

Raizel is not your typical thirteen-year-old—she's a fierce dreamer trying to thrive in the bustling streets of early 1900s New York. While she fights to carve out her place, her brother Lemmel slips into a world of danger and gangs. Their choices show how one family’s story can reveal the struggles of a whole community.

Themes

ImmigrationFamily Coming of Age Multicultural Historical

Quick Assessment

Set in 1908 New York City, this middle-grade novel explores the contrasting experiences of Ukrainian Jewish siblings adapting to life on the Lower East Side. The story touches on themes of immigration, family dynamics, and the challenges of assimilation, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of gang involvement and street life, which is handled with sensitivity but may prompt valuable discussions.