What reading level is Dolls of war?

Dolls of war by Shirley Parenteau is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dolls of war appropriate for?

Dolls of war is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict.

What genre is Dolls of war?

Dolls of war is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dolls of war have any content warnings?

Dolls of war has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dolls of war?

Dolls of war by Shirley Parenteau is 310 pages.

Dolls of war

Shirley Parenteau

Dolls of war

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shirley Parenteau

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when a treasured doll becomes a symbol of friendship caught in the storm of war? Macy's world shifts as America and Japan go to battle, and she must decide what loyalty means to her and her beloved Japanese Friendship Doll. Can friendship survive when countries are at war?

Themes

Historical Friendship Family Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Set during World War II, this historical fiction novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and cultural understanding through the story of Macy and her Japanese Friendship Doll. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses the impact of war on personal relationships and identity. Parents should note the historical context of conflict between America and Japan, presented in an age-appropriate manner.