What reading level is Dust of the earth?

Dust of the earth by Donna L. Hess is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dust of the earth appropriate for?

Dust of the earth is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Illness & Injury, Loss & Grief.

Does Dust of the earth have any content warnings?

Dust of the earth has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Illness & Injury, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dust of the earth?

Dust of the earth by Donna L. Hess is 196 pages (approximately 45,383 words).

Dust of the earth

Donna L. Hess

Dust of the earth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

biographical fiction inspired by the life of JT Pace

by Donna L. Hess

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th 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

Journey alongside a young boy growing up in the South during the 1920s, where the struggle to learn to read feels heavier than the unfairness he faces every day. Discover how courage and determination help him rise above the challenges of both illiteracy and prejudice.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Social Justice MulticulturalLiteracy

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, illness & injury, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.