What reading level is Early Departures?

Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Early Departures appropriate for?

Early Departures is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Emotional, Profanity.

Does Early Departures have any content warnings?

Early Departures has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Emotional, Profanity. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Early Departures?

Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds is 480 pages (approximately 78,319 words).

Early Departures

Justin A. Reynolds

Early Departures

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Justin A. Reynolds

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Jamal's best friend Q faces a second chance at life, Jamal struggles with the pain of their fractured friendship and a dark secret he’s been hiding. Haunted by the past and the loss of his parents, Jamal must confront the truth that has kept them apart for two years. This powerful story explores forgiveness, grief, and the bonds that hold us together.

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of AgeEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, emotional, profanity. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Emotional Profanity

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.

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Details

Book Length

480 pages

78,319 words

8h 42m read-aloud

ISBN: 9780062748409
Pages: 480
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: Sep 22, 2020
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 78,319
Read-Aloud: ~8h 42m
Text Density: Standard

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction, Science Fiction, Time TravelYoung Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Death, Grief, BereavementYoung Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Friendship