Dust and Grim

Chuck Wendig

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Dust and Grim

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chuck Wendig

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Molly, a brave thirteen-year-old, faces a tough life with her careless dad, while her unknown brother Dustin enjoys the comfort of their mother's home. As she uncovers family secrets, Molly must find her own strength to change her story. Dark moments and unsettling scenes challenge her courage along the way.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include violence, disturbing imagery, family change. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Violence Disturbing Imagery Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

66,292 words
7h 22m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316706230
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2021
Type
Fiction
Word Count
66,292
Read-Aloud
~7h 22m

Subjects

Horror StoriesFantasy FictionBrothers and SistersMonstersHumorous Stories