Devils unto dust
Emma Berquist
Devils unto dust
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Emma Berquist
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
In a harsh desert scarred by a deadly sickness, seventeen-year-old Willie struggles to protect her family after losing her mother. When her father’s reckless actions put them all in danger, she embarks on a perilous journey across the wasteland, facing terrifying creatures and unforgiving terrain. This gripping tale blends survival, courage, and heart-pounding adventure in a world where danger lurks at every turn.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062642783
- Pages
- 488
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 90,141
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 1m
- Text Density
- Standard