What reading level is Dinosaur Books?

Dinosaur Books by Janine di Giovanni is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Dinosaur Books?

Dinosaur Books is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

How many pages is Dinosaur Books?

Dinosaur Books by Janine di Giovanni is 305 pages.

Dinosaur Books

Janine di Giovanni

Dinosaur Books

Q: What age is Dinosaur Books appropriate for?

Dinosaur Books is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence, Emotional: Mental Health.

Q: Does Dinosaur Books have any content warnings?

Dinosaur Books has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence, Emotional: Mental Health. 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

Love, War, and Redemption

by Janine di Giovanni

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: some people live in places where there’s a lot of noise and danger, but they still find ways to help others hear stories that need to be told. One reporter and her brave friend travel through these scary places, sharing their adventures and facing big challenges—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

FamilyLoveWar & ConflictResiliencePersonal LossRedemption

Quick Assessment

This memoir shares the life of a war correspondent who has spent over twenty years reporting from conflict zones worldwide. It touches on themes of love, trauma, and resilience, and includes mature content related to war, emotional struggles, and loss. Recommended for older middle-grade readers (ages 9-12) with parental guidance due to its complex and intense subject matter.