What reading level is Diamonds in the shadow?

Diamonds in the shadow by Caroline B. Cooney is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Diamonds in the shadow appropriate for?

Diamonds in the shadow is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: War & Conflict, Refugee Experience, Family Change, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Diamonds in the shadow?

Diamonds in the shadow is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Diamonds in the shadow have any content warnings?

Diamonds in the shadow has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: War & Conflict, Refugee Experience, Family Change, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Diamonds in the shadow?

Diamonds in the shadow by Caroline B. Cooney is 228 pages (approximately 53,213 words).

Diamonds in the shadow

Caroline B. Cooney

Diamonds in the shadow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

A Junior Library Guild selection

The text is written at a 5th 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

When a family from Africa, marked by the hardships of civil war, arrives in Connecticut as refugees, the Finches open their hearts and home to help. As they navigate new beginnings together, unexpected challenges arise that test their courage and the strength of their bond. This heartfelt story explores the power of kindness and resilience in the face of adversity.

Themes

FamilyRefugeesCivil WarMulticultural Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, refugee experience, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.