Dust

Dust is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 374 pages (approximately 92,351 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dust works for readers up to grade 8.1.

Read aloud, Dust runs about 10.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Dust as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger, Communicable Disease, Gang Conflict.

Thematically, Dust explores fantasy world-building, survival, adventure, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.